Sodium sesquecarbonate, commonly known as trisodium hydrogen carbonate, is an inorganic compound that is used as an alternative buffering agent and alkalizer in various industrial and household applications. It has diverse usage ranging from food additive to water treatment. Growing concern towards health and environment has prompted manufacturers to shift from sodium bicarbonate-based products to sesqui variants due to its lower sodium content. Due to rapid industrialization and urbanization, there has been huge demand for high performance buffers in concrete admixtures, detergents, dyes, textiles and pharmaceuticals. Its non-toxic natural properties opens new application potentials and boosts its adoption across industries.
Market Dynamics:
Global sodium sesquicarbonate market growth is primarily driven by growing demand from end-use industries like construction, personal care and food processing. Sodium sesquicarbonate functions as an ideal pH modifier and water softener in concrete mixes. Its low caustic nature helps enhance strength and workability of concrete. In personal care sector, it serves as an essential constituent in shampoos, lotions and cleansers due to buffering and cleansing properties. Ban on sodium bicarbonate in various countries due to health hazards has boosted adoption of sesquicarbonate. However, availability of substitutes can hamper the market growth. Technological advancements enabling large scale production and emerging applications in pharmaceuticals and dyes can offer market growth opportunities.
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