Sodium Gluconate

Description

Sodium Gluconate is a water-soluble chelating ingredient for soap and cosmetic formulations. For soapmakers, a key benefit is helping reduce the soap scum that forms when soap reacts with hard-water minerals.

A chelator binds metal ions, making them less available to interfere with your formula. In soap and cleansing products, this can help support lather in hard water and reduce mineral-related residue. Results depend on your formulation, usage level, and water conditions.

Sodium gluconate can also be incorporated into cosmetic formulations where control of metal ions is needed.

Product Details

• INCI: Sodium Gluconate
• Function: Chelating agent/sequestrant
• Solubility: Water-soluble
• Applications: Soap and cosmetic formulations

How to Incorporate

Add to the water phase and stir until fully dissolved before continuing with your formula. Follow the supplier’s recommended usage level for your intended application and test a small batch when developing or changing a formulation.