Sodium Gluconate | Natural Chelating Agent

£9.00 inc.VAT

£7.50 exc. VAT

In stock SKU: S195899

Size:

500 Grams - £7.50

1 Kilo - £11.99

5 Kilos - £41.99

10 Kilos - £79.99

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Common Name

Sodium Gluconate - Natural Chelating Agent

INCI Name

Sodium Gluconate

Origin

Switzerland

Description

Sodium Gluconate is the sodium salt of gluconic acid, produced by fermentation of glucose. It is a Natural alternative to chemically produced Chelating Agents like EDTA, suitable for use in Personal Care & Soapmaking Products.

A crystalline powder that is very soluble in water, Sodium Gluconate is both ECOCERT, COSMOS and NATRUE approved (100% CPAI) and readily biodegradable (98% after 2 days).

Sodium gluconate is a natural alternative to conventional chelating agents made by chemical synthesis, it has the ability to inactivate iron and copper ions over a wide pH range, thus helping to protect oils and actives in skin care – especially UV filters in sunscreens – and soap and bath products. as well as sensitive ingredients in fragrances from discolouration, degradation and rancidity. In many cases it can replace EDTA.

Suggestions for Use

In Soap Making, Sodium Gluconate contributes to improving the overall quality and performance of the soap by increasing lather, and stabilizing the finished product. Customers who purchased this product report a noticeable reduction in soap scum, better shelf life, and in hard water regions an enhanced cleaning efficiency compared to earlier batches made without Sodium Gluconate.