Is Sodium Carbonate vegetarian?
Sodium Carbonate
Sodium carbonate, commonly known as soda ash or washing soda, is an inorganic sodium salt of carbonic acid. It occurs naturally as the mineral trona and is also produced industrially via the Solvay process; it is used in cosmetics as a pH adjuster.
| Also known as | Soda Ash, Soda crystals, Trona (natural form), Washing Soda |
|---|---|
| E number | E500 |
| INS number | 500 |
| CAS number | 497-19-8 |
| EC number | 207-838-8 |
| Last reviewed | 16 April 2026 |
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