ate is a kind of API which can be used to produce glass, cosmetics, detergent, paper pulp and other industrial goods. Besides, it is also widely used in manufacture of chemicals, medicine, printing, foodstuff, glass and paper industry. There are some basic informations about this crude drug: (1)Classification: Carbonate; (2)Type: Carbonate; (3)CAS No.: ;(4)Other Names: soda; (5)MF: Na₂CO₃; (6)Appearance: white particle.