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.