Sodium gluconate is a highly effective biodegradable chelating agent, particularly useful in highly alkaline conditions where EDTA loses effectiveness.
White to pale yellow powder Highly water-soluble Excellent performance at high pH Completely biodegradable Fermentation-derived
• Concrete retarder (sets working time) • Metal cleaning and surface preparation • Biodegradable chelator in cleaning products • Food industry (E576 — acidity regulator) • Textile and paper industry
REACH compliant. Food grade (E576) available.
Direct supply from EU producers.
Very low toxicity. Generally regarded as safe. Not classified as dangerous goods.