White woven polypropylene bag labeled Sodium Gluconate with 98% purity and 25 kg net weight
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Sodium Gluconate 98%

Sodium Gluconate 98% is a chelating agent and concrete admixture used for water treatment, construction, and cleaning applications. Available in 25 kg bags for industrial use.

Technical Specifications

CAS Number527-07-1
Chemical FormulaC6H11NaO7
AppearanceWhite crystalline powder
Packaging25 kg woven polypropylene bags
StorageStore in cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from moisture

Sodium Gluconate 98% — Specifications, Uses & Availability

Product Overview

Product NameSodium Gluconate 98%
CategoryWater treatment
AvailabilityIn Stock — Ready for Dispatch

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About Sodium Gluconate 98%

Sodium Gluconate 98% is a versatile industrial chemical primarily used as a chelating agent to bind metal ions in aqueous solutions. Its ability to sequester calcium, iron, and other metal ions makes it invaluable in water treatment processes to prevent scale formation and corrosion. In construction, it functions as a concrete retarder and plasticizer, improving workability and strength development of cement mixtures. This product is supplied in 25 kg bags ensuring ease of handling and storage. It is stable in dry form but should be stored in sealed packaging in cool, dry industrial warehouses to prevent moisture uptake which can impair performance. Finstar Chemicals serves customers in the East African region, enabling reliable supply to Kenya and surrounding markets. Proper handling includes minimizing dust exposure and avoiding contact with incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers. Sodium Gluconate solutions are commonly dosed at rates depending on application: in concrete admixture from 0.1% to 0.3% by weight of cement and in water treatment adjusted as per water hardness levels. Procurement value lies in the chemical’s multifunctionality: it replaces more hazardous chelants while offering good biodegradability and compatibility with various industrial processes. Selecting a high purity grade like 98% ensures consistent product performance and predictable dosing in key applications.

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Applications

Water Treatment ChelationChelates calcium, iron, and other metals to prevent scale and corrosion in cooling towers and boilers.
Concrete AdmixtureActs as a retarder and plasticizer to enhance workability, delaying setting time and improving strength.
Cleaning AgentUsed in detergents and cleaners to sequester hardness ions, improving cleaning efficiency especially on metal surfaces.
Textile DyeingStabilizes dyes by chelating metal ions, reducing unwanted reactions during textile processing.

Benefits

Improves Concrete WorkabilitySodium Gluconate delays cement hydration reactions, allowing for easier placement and finishing of concrete.
Reduces Scale FormationEffective chelation of calcium ions lowers scaling tendency in boiler and cooling water systems, extending equipment life.
Enhances Detergent PerformanceBy binding hardness ions, it prevents precipitation and water hardness interference, boosting detergent efficiency.
Biodegradable AlternativeOffers an environmentally safer chelating option compared to traditional phosphonates or EDTA in various processes.

Features

High Purity Powder≥98% purity ensures consistent product quality and performance for industrial formulations.
Robust Packaging25 kg woven polypropylene bags protect from moisture ingress during storage and transport.
Comprehensive DocumentationCertificates of Analysis and compliance documents available upon request for regulated industries.

Industries Served

ConstructionUsed as an admixture to improve concrete curing, workability, and durability.
Water TreatmentFor scale inhibition and corrosion control in industrial water systems.
TextileAssists in dyeing and finishing by chelating metal ions that interfere with color stability.
Detergent FormulationImproves cleaning efficiency by softening water in detergent products.

Sodium Gluconate 98% is supplied by Finstar to industrial buyers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Read our chemical safety guides for handling best practices.

Delivery Coverage Across Kenya’s Counties

Finstar is a leading supplier of industrial chemicals across Kenya’s counties. Sodium Gluconate 98% is dispatched from our Nairobi Industrial Area warehouse to businesses nationwide — including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru counties — plus cross-border delivery to Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Towns we regularly supply include:

NairobiMombasaKisumuNakuruEldoretThikaRuiruKiambuMachakosNaivashaNyeriMeruKerichoKakamegaKitaleMalindiNanyukiAthi RiverVoiKilifi

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