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Storage, Caking and Transportation Knowledge of Sodium Bicarbonate

18-Aug-2026

Sodium bicarbonate is moisturesensitive. Poor storage will lead to caking, which affects user experience. Many international trade disputes are caused by improper storage and shipping.

1.Storage rules Keep in cool, dry, wellventilated warehouse. Keep away from moisture, rain and direct sunlight. Pallet stacking is recommended. Seal bags tightly after opening. Do not store together with strong acid materials.

2.Why does caking happen Main reason: absorbing water vapor from air. Slight caking can be crushed physically without changing chemical property. Hard massive caking means longtime damp, product quality may degrade.

3.Transportation tips Avoid rain and damp during sea or land shipment. For sea freight in humid tropical regions, select waterproof innerliner woven bags. For bulk jumbobag cargo, pay attention to container dehumidification.

4.Shelf life Normally 24 months under good sealeddry storage. Check physical status and COA before using expired stock.

5.Buyers should inspect goods upon arrival: check whether bags get wet, whether there is hard lumping.

Storage, Caking and Transportation Knowledge of Sodium Bicarbonate

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