Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012Show full title
Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 of 9 March 2012 laying down specifications for food additives listed in Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council (Text with EEA relevance)
E 500 (iii) SODIUM SESQUICARBONATE
| Synonyms | |
| Definition |
|---|
| Einecs | 208-580-9 |
| Chemical name | Sodium monohydrogen dicarbonate |
| Chemical formula | Na2CO3 · NaHCO3 · 2H2O |
| Molecular weight | 226,03 |
| Assay | Content between 35,0 % and 38,6 % of NaHCO3 and between 46,4 % and 50,0 % of Na2CO3 |
| Description | White flakes, crystals or crystalline powder |
| Identification |
|---|
| Test for sodium | Passes test |
| Test for carbonate | Passes test |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water |
| Purity |
|---|
| Sodium chloride | Not more than 0,5 % |
| Iron | Not more than 20 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | Not more than 3 mg/kg |
| Lead | Not more than 2 mg/kg |
| Mercury | Not more than 1 mg/kg |
