Sodium Gluconate (Chelating Agent)

This off-white powdered compound is produced by the fermentation of sugar which is derived from corn and beets. The resultant gluconic acid is then neutralized to form sodium gluconate.

INCI name- Sodium Gluconate

Molecular formula- NaC₆H₁₁O₇

Alternate names- D-Gluconic Acid, Monosodium Salt, Natriumgluconat

BENEFITS AND USES-

• It is merits use as a chelating agent in personal care items and as a cleanser in industrial and household settings.
• When employed for use as a cleanser it is powerful enough to clean metal and glass surfaces.
• It is an unparalleled preservative because it is non-toxic, non-carcinogenic, and biodegradable, and is used to manufacture shampoos, soaps, detergents, dish wash bars, etc.
• It helps in regulating the functioning of the nerves by removing toxic metal ions from the body.
• When used as a dietary supplement it restores any deficiency of sodium in the body.
• It works well when used as a food additive to thicken and stabilize packaged food products and increase their shelf life.
• It is used in fertilizers to enable plants to better absorb minerals.
• It improves the water resistance of cement which prevents rusting of iron. 

 HOW IT WORKS-

• It works by chelating and preventing various free ions from engaging in chemical reactions.
• It binds with hard water ions to improve the efficacy of the detergent.

 CONCENTRATION AND SOLUBILITY-

• The suggested concentration for use is 0.1-0.5%.
• It is readily soluble in water but partially soluble in ethanol and diethyl ether.

HOW TO USE-

• Add it to the water phase of a formulation at 25^oC.
• Stir it continuously using a propeller.
• Add surfactant phase of choice to this solution at room temperature.
• Use sodium hydroxide to maintain the pH value.