- Primary category
- Home Care & Detergent Ingredients
- Product Family
- Detergent Builders & Chelants
Product overview
Sodium Gluconate is a water-soluble sequestrant and chelating agent with broad industrial utility. It is used in cleaning, concrete admixtures, metal treatment and water systems, while food applications require an appropriately certified grade.
Function & Usage
- Build Detergency & Remove Soil
Supports wetting, detergency, grease removal, foam or soil suspension in suitable cleaning formulations. Typical uses: Industrial and household cleaning, Concrete admixtures, Metal-ion sequestration.
- Chelate Metals & Soften Water
Chelates or sequesters metal ions to support water softening, detergency and process stability. Typical uses: Industrial and household cleaning, Concrete admixtures, Metal-ion sequestration.
- Improve Mortar Workability & Set Control
Supports workability, water management, set profile, adhesion or durability in cementitious and dry-mix systems. Typical uses: Industrial and household cleaning, Concrete admixtures, Metal-ion sequestration.
Specification
| Item | Specifications | COA Result |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance(25 °C) | White to pale yellow crystalline powder | White crystalline powder |
| Odor | Odorless | Odorless |
| Assy, % | 99.0~102.0 | 99.7 |
| Sulfate(calculated by SO 2), % 4 | ≤0.02 | <0.02 |
| Chloride(Calculated by Cl-), % | ≤0.02 | <0.02 |
| pH (10% Solution) | 6.2~7.8 | 6.9 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤0.40 | <0.18 |
| White Degree | >75 | 85.2 |
| Reductant, % | ≤0.50 | 0.14 |
Product information
- Applications:
- Industrial and household cleaning, Concrete admixtures, Metal-ion sequestration, Water treatment, Food applications subject to grade
- Hazard / Transport:
- Generally not classified as dangerous goods. Dust may cause mechanical irritation; verify purity, food-grade status and the latest supplier SDS.
- Storage:
- Store tightly closed below 30°C in a cool, dry and ventilated place. Protect from moisture and keep away from strong oxidizing agents.