Frequently Asked Questions
Why use sodium gluconate?
Sodium gluconate is widely used in textile dyeing, printing and metal surface water treatment. It is also used as a chelating agent, a steel surface cleaning agent, a cleaning agent for glass bottles, and as a chelating agent for cement, plating and alumina dyeing industries.
What is sodium gluconate made of?
Sodium gluconate is sodium salt of gluconic acid that is produced by the fermentation of glucose.
Is sodium gluconate a sugar?
Sodium gluconate for skin is the salt form of gluconic acid, a mild acid produced from the sugar glucose. Despite the in-part sugar origins, sodium gluconate in skin care is a synthetic ingredient.
Why is sodium gluconate in toothpaste?
Sodium gluconate plays an important role as stabiliser for fluoride delivery systems in toothpaste formulations.
What is sodium gluconate in food safety?
Sodium gluconate in the Food Industry (food grade only) Sodium gluconate acts as a stabilizer, a sequestrant and a thickener when used as a food additive (E576). It is approved by CODEX for use in dairy products, processed fruit, vegetables, herbs and spices, cereals, processed meats, preserved fish etc etc.
How much gluconate is safe?
Usual Adult Dose for Dietary Supplement Dosage: 105 mg to 350 mg daily.
What class of drug is sodium gluconate?
Sodium ferric gluconate injection is in a class of medications called iron replacement products. It works by replenishing iron stores so that the body can make more red blood cells.
What is another name for sodium gluconate?
Synonyms | Sources |
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D-Gluconic acid, monosodium salt | ChemIDplus |
Gluconic acid sodium salt | ChemIDplus |
Monosodium D-gluconate | ChemIDplus |
Monosodium gluconate | ChemIDplus |
