Baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)
Also appears on labels as: sodium bicarbonate, baking soda, sodium bicarbonate (baking soda), baking soda (sodium bicarbonate)
Sodium bicarbonate, the same baking soda sold for kitchens.
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- Where it comes from
- Made from soda ash.
- Why it's in the product
- Leavens baked treats, buffers acidity, and absorbs odor in litters, shampoos and cleaners; a mild abrasive in toothpaste.
- Safety and toxicity
- No concern at the amounts used. Until October 2026 we filed it with the processing phosphates, which it isn't.
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