Sunday, January 29, 2012

The Applications of Sodium Gluconate

Sodium gluconate is a compound with formula NaC6H11O7. It is the sodium salt of gluconic acid. It has E r "E576". It is a white to tan, granular to fine, crystalline powder, very soluble in water. Characters white or light yellow crystal powder, very soluble in water and are compatible with most ingredients. It is non-toxic , non-corrosiv and highly pure gluconate is an excellent choice when dry material is preferred.It does not cause pollution to the environment.
Biodegradable chelating agent (Sequestrant); steel, glass bottle cleaner; pipe-line anti-scale additive (food and pharm industry); cement additive.
Sodium gluconate is the sodium salt of gluconic acid, produced by fermentation of glucose. Non corrosive, non toxic and readily biodegradable (98% after 2 days), sodium gluconate is more and more appreciated as chelating agent. It is used in the medicine or used as food additives ; used as water quality stabilizer or inhibitor, cleaning agent of metal surface, cleaning agent of of glass bottle, and used as water reducing agent and retarder. It also can be used in plating and film.
It appears as white crystals that exhibit excellent solubility. This non-corrosive, non-toxic and highly pure gluconate is an excellent choice when dry material is preferred. Bulk density is approximately 59 pounds per cubic foot (0.95 g/cc).
Mainly used in the formulation of pharmaceuticals, foods, and cosmetics as mineral supplements to prevent the deficiency and as buffer salts. It is used as ingredients in various hygienic products. In industrial applications, it is used for scale removal in metal cleanings, industrial and household cleaning compounds including mouth washer, metal finishing, water treatments, and as paper and textile auxiliaries, and construction additives.
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