Essentially Natural Sodium Gluconate Chelating Agent

• INCI Name: Sodium Gluconate
• Ingredient: Sodium gluconate produced by fermentation of glucose
• Function: Chelating agent
• Form: Powder
• Solubility: Water soluble
• Typical Usage Rate: 0.1-1%
• Biodegradable
• ECOCERT Approved
• COSMOS Approved
• Suitable For: Cleansers, toners, serums, lotions and other water-containing cosmetic formulations
• Storage: Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from moisture

• Binding trace metal ions in water-based formulas
• Helping reduce oxidation-related discolouration and unwanted odour changes
• Supporting the performance of suitable preservative systems
• Improving consistency in cleansers, lotions, serums and toners
• Formulas made with hard water
• Products containing mineral-rich botanical waters
• Supporting oxidation-sensitive ingredients

This Product Is For:

• DIY and small-batch formulators making water-based products
• Formulas prone to colour, aroma or stability changes over time
• Cleansers where water hardness can affect foam or clarity
• Makers looking for a biodegradable, ECOCERT and COSMOS-approved chelator
• Products containing botanical waters, minerals or oxidation-sensitive ingredients

This Product Is Not For:

• Use as a standalone preservative
• Oil-only formulas where the powder cannot dissolve
• Use as a finished skincare product

• As a Water-Phase Ingredient: Add to the water phase and mix until fully dissolved.
• Typical Use Level: Use at 0.1-1% of the total formula, depending on the product and stability requirements.
• With Hard Water or Botanical Waters: Include in the water phase to help bind trace minerals that could affect the finished product.
• With Preservatives: Use as part of the wider formulation to support, but not replace, a suitable preservative system.
• Processing Tip: Dissolve completely before combining the water and oil phases or adding heat-sensitive ingredients.
• pH Tip: Check and adjust the final product pH where required, particularly when using acids, preservatives or pH-dependent actives.
• Testing Tip: Assess the finished formula for stability and preservation before scaling or sale.

• For cosmetic formulation use only
• Do not ingest
• Avoid inhaling the powder or creating airborne dust
• Avoid contact with eyes
• Rinse thoroughly with water if eye contact occurs
• Patch test the completed product before wider use
• Store tightly sealed away from moisture
• Keep out of reach of children and pets

Q: Does Sodium Gluconate replace a preservative?
A: No. It can support preservative performance by binding trace metals, but water-containing products still require an appropriate preservation system.

Q: When is Sodium Gluconate particularly useful?
A: It is especially useful in formulas made with hard water, botanical waters, minerals or ingredients that are sensitive to oxidation.

Q: How is it different from Sodium Phytate?
A: Both are water-soluble chelators used to bind trace metals, but they are different ingredients with their own formulation and compatibility profiles.

Q: Is it still useful when using distilled water?
A: Yes. Distilled water reduces mineral content, but chelation can still help in complex formulas containing botanical waters, minerals or certain active ingredients.

Q: Does it dissolve directly in oil?
A: No. Sodium Gluconate is water soluble and should be dissolved in the water phase.