Sodium Gluconate

Sodium Gluconate is the sodium salt of gluconic acid, a white to tan crystalline powder that is highly soluble in water. It is produced through the fermentation of glucose. Sodium gluconate is known for its chelating properties, meaning it can bind to metal ions and prevent them from reacting with other substances. It is a non-toxic, biodegradable substance. Sodium gluconate is a versatile compound with uses in various industries. It is primarily known for its chelating properties, which means it can bind to metal ions, making it useful in cleaning, food processing, and even medical applications. In concrete, it acts as a retarder and plasticizer, while in cosmetics, it is used as a skin conditioning agent.

Uses of Sodium Gluconate: 

Cleaning and Detergents:

Sodium gluconate is an effective chelating agent, meaning it can bind to metal ions like calcium and magnesium, which are found in hard water. This helps to improve the performance of cleaning products, especially in hard water areas. It's used in dishwashing detergents, alkaline cleaners, and industrial cleaning solutions.

Food Industry:

It is used as a food additive to stabilize products, mask off-notes, and improve aftertaste, especially in beverages, cereals, and snacks. It also helps to prevent metal ions from interfering with the color, flavor, or stability of food.

Construction:

In concrete, it acts as a set retarder, allowing more time for mixing and placement, and as a water reducer and plasticizer, improving the workability and performance of concrete.

Personal Care:

In cosmetics and skincare, sodium gluconate acts as a skin conditioning agent, making the skin softer and smoother. It can also be used as a chelating agent and pH adjuster in skincare and haircare products, such as face washes.

Other Industries:

It is used in metal surface treatment, textile dyeing, and water treatment. In medicine, it can be used to maintain acid-alkali balance and restore nerve function.

Technical Specifications:

Physical Properties:

Appearance: White crystalline powder.

pH: 6.5 - 7.3 (10% solution in water).

Specific Gravity: 1.98 g/cm3 at 20°C.

Water Solubility: 590 g/l at 25°C.

Bulk Density: Approximately 59 pounds per cubic foot (0.95 g/cc) for granular form, and 44 pounds per cubic foot (0.70 g/cc) for powdered form.

Melting Point: 205 - 209°C.

Molecular Weight: 218.13 g/mol.

Chemical Properties:

Chemical Formula: NaC6H11O7.

Sodium Content: 10.54%.

Reducing Substances: ≤ 0.2%.

Heavy Metals: ≤ 10 ppm

Packaging: 25 Kg. Bag

MOQ: 50 Kg.