Sodium Gluconate

Molecular Formula:C6H11NaO7
Molecular Weight: 218.13
Molecular Structure:
Melting Point:205-209Deg.C
CAS NO: 527-07-1

GENERAL INFORMATION

Sodium gluconate is the sodium salt of gluconic acid, produced by fermentation of glucose. It is a white to tan, granular to fine, crystalline powder, very soluble in water. Non corrosive, non toxic and readily biodegradable (98% after 2 days), sodium gluconate is an always more appreciated chelating agent.

CHARACTERISTICS

The outstanding property of sodium gluconate is its excellent chelating power, especially in alkaline and concentrated alkaline solutions. It forms stable chelates with calcium, iron, copper, aluminium and other heavy metals, and in this respect, it surpasses all other chelating agents, such as EDTA, NTA and related compounds.

Aqueous solutions of sodium gluconate are resistant to oxidation and reduction, even at high temperatures. However, it is easily degraded biologically (98% after 2 days), and thus presents no wastewater problem.

Sodium gluconate is also a highly efficient set retarder and a good plasticiser / water reducer for concrete, mortar and gypsum.

And last but not least, it has the property to inhibit bitterness in foodstuffs.

MAIN FUNCTIONS/PROPERTIES

• excellent chelating agent
• highly efficient set retarder
• efficient plasticiser / water reducer
• bitterness inhibitor
• non toxic
• easily biodegradable (98% after 2 days)

Specification:

USP24
DESCRIPTION WHITE CRYSTAL POWDER
IDENTIFICATION MEETS THE REQUIREMENT
CHLORIDE 0.07%MAX
SULPHATE 0.05%MAX
ARSENIC 3PPM MAX
LEAD 0.001%MAX
HEAVY METALS 0.002%MAX
REDUCING SUBSTANCES 0.5%MAX
ASSAY 98-102%

TECHNICAL GRADE
DESCRIPTION-WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER OR GRANULARS
LOSS ON DRYING:1.0%MAX.
HEAVY METALS:0.002%MAX.
LEAD:0.001%MAX.
SULPHATE:0.05%MAX.
REDUCING SUBSTANCE:0.5%MAX.
ASSAY:98%MIN.

Application:
Food Industry: Diary,Diet Foods,herb and Spice blends,Meat products.
Pharmaceuticals: Injection
Personal Care: Dental care,Skin care,toiletry.
Cleaners/Detergents:Detergents,dish wash,household cleaners,industrial cleaner.
Industrial Application:Agrochemicals,construction,ink,pains and dyes,metal finishing,paper auxiliaries,photo chemicals,textile,auxiliaries,water treatment.

Packing: packed in 25kgs paper bags.