Description_x000D_ Application_x000D_ D-Gluconic acid sodium salt has been used:_x000D_ • as a component to make synthetic interstitial fluid._x000D_ • used as a carbohydrate._x000D_ • used as a substitute for sodium chloride to make chlorine (Cl-) free media._x000D_ Packaging_x000D_ 1 kg in poly bottle_x000D_ 10 kg in poly drum_x000D_ 10 mg in glass bottle_x000D_ 500 g in poly bottle_x000D_ Biochem/physiol Actions_x000D_ D-Gluconic acid is a mild organic acid with non-corrosive, non-odorous, non-volatile and biodegradable property. Enzymatic conversion of D-Glucose results in the final product D-Gluconic acid. Gluconic acid occurs from the oxidation of glucose and is naturally in fruit, honey and wine. When used as a food additive it helps regulate acidity. Sodium salt of D-gluconic acid is a strong chelating agent, chelating the anions of calcium, iron, aluminium, copper, and other heavy metals. It finds wide application in detergent industry for bottle washing, descaling of salt deposits and alkaline derusting. D-Gluconic acid usage as an additive in cement, gives strength and water resistance.