Sodium Gluconate is a salt of Gluconic Acid, a naturally occurring substance. It is used in cosmetics and personal care products as a chelating agent, skin conditioning agent, and cosmetic biocide. It is considered safe for use in food and cosmetics by the FDA and the EU.
{"Chelating agent": "Inactivates metallic ions to prevent deterioration of cosmetic products.", "Skin conditioning agent": "Improves the feel and appearance of the skin.", "Cosmetic biocide": "Helps to cleanse the skin and prevent odor by destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms."}
Suitable for all skin types.
No known side effects when used in cosmetics and personal care products.
None.
Gluconic Acid is a naturally occurring substance found in mammals and is produced in the body.
Safe for use in cosmetics and personal care products.
Not rated.
Sodium Gluconate is also used in the food and beverage industry as a sequestrant and stabilizer, in the pharmaceutical industry as an excipient or chelating agent, in cleaning and detergent products as a chelating agent, in water treatment applications to inhibit scale and corrosion, and in industrial applications such as metal cleaning, electroplating, and textile dyeing.