Composition and Chemical Properties
Sodium Gluconate is made by fermenting glucose. Then it with sodium hydroxide. It contains more than 98% pure active ingredient. It has chelating ability, even under alkaline conditions. Sodium Gluconate is fully biodegradable, non-corrosive, and safer for the environment than alternatives like EDTA.
Applications
- Concrete Admixture: Acts as a water reducer. Set retarder. This improves workability. Increases strength in concrete.
- Food Additive (E576): Used as a sequestrant to stop discoloration and off-flavors in beverages and canned foods.
- Textile Dyeing: Helps achieve color fastness and even dye absorption.
- Metal Cleaning: Effective and gentle cleaner for steel, aluminum, and copper surfaces.
Quality Parameters
- Purity: At 98% for food and pharmaceutical use; at least 95% for industrial use
- Moisture: Less than 1%
- pH (1% solution): 5 to 7.5
- Appearance: Uniform white powder
Always ask the supplier for a Certificate of Analysis (COA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).
Leading Manufacturers
- Chongqing Borida Construction Materials (China)
- Fuso Chemical Co., Ltd (Japan)
- Jungbunzlauer Suisse AG (Switzerland)
- Shandong Kunda Biotechnology (China)
- Merck KGaA (Germany)
- Henan Hongye Chemical (China)
- Cargill, Incorporated (USA)
- Tate & Lyle PLC (UK)
- Shandong Ensign Industry (China)
- Archer Daniels Midland Company – ADM (USA)
Where to Buy in Pakistan?
Sodium Gluconate is available in
- Lahore _ Shah Alam Market
- Karachi _ Jodia Bazaar
- Faisalabad _ Textile Area
It is also found in major cities. It comes packed in 25 kg HDPE bags or in jumbo packs for bulk buyers.
Price Overview (Pakistan – 2026)
Prices differ by purity, grade, and where the product is imported from.
- China Bulk Export (2026) – $525–$550 per ton
- Pakistan Local Market – PKR 180–280 per kilogram
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