SODIUM BICARBONATE, BRISKARB®, ALKAKARB®, DESSIKARB® Substance name Sodium hydrogencarbonate Alternative names Bicarbonate of Soda, Baking Soda, Soda Bicarb. Agents absorbing gases or liquids; Flame retardant; Foam(blowing) agents; Food/feedstuff additives; Laboratory chemicals; Odour agent; Pharmaceutical substance; Processing aid, not otherwise listed; Blasting agent; Fire extinguishing agent; Animal feed additive; Neutralisng agent; Renal dialyisis.