Description

Sodium gluconate is a versatile compound used in many industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, construction, and textiles.
Food
Used as a food additive to prevent metal ions from affecting the flavor, color, or stability of food
Used to remove bitterness from foodstuffs
Pharmaceuticals
Used as an inactive ingredient or excipient in pharmaceuticals
Used as a chelating agent to help in the detoxification processes or enhance the absorption of minerals in the human body
Construction
Used as a concrete admixture to enhance the workability and performance of concrete
Used to prevent deposits of scale on tanks
Used to remove rust and dirt from steel
Textiles
Used as a chelating agent to improve color fastness in textile dyeing and printing
Used to control precipitation of aluminum compounds during leather tanning
Cleaning
Used as a chelating agent in various cleaning formulations
Used in cleaning agents for glass bottles