ArroChem’s Sodium Glucoheptonate 50% is a water-soluble, high-performance chemical compound used in various industrial and commercial applications. It is primarily used as a sequestering and chelating agent in many formulations. It is derived from natural sources making it non-hazardous and readily biodegradable. Sodium Glucoheptonate 50% offers excellent solubility and surface activity, making it suitable for multiple formulations where wetting, dispersing, and emulsifying properties are essential.
General Characteristics:
Appearance:
Ionic Nature:
Solubility in Water, 25°C:
Specific Gravity:
Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Anionic
Completely soluble
~1.10 g/cm³ at 20°C (68°F)
Application:
Sodium Glucoheptonate 50% finds versatile applications in various industries, including but not limited to the following:
- Industrial Cleaning: Used in cleaning agents, degreasers, and industrial formulations to enhance wetting and dispersing properties, especially in metal cleaning due to its ability to form stable chelates with metal ions.
- Emulsion Formulations: Acts as an emulsifier in emulsion paints, coatings, and agricultural formulations.
- Textile Processing: Applied in textile dyeing and finishing processes as a wetting agent and dispersant.
- Adhesives and Sealants: Employed in adhesives and sealant formulations to improve bonding and wetting characteristics.
- Agricultural Chemicals: Found in agricultural formulations, such as herbicides and insecticides, to improve dispersion and efficacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Our processing times may vary, but we strive to ship all orders within 2-3 business days. Expedited processing may be available upon request for an additional fee.
We offer a variety of sizes ranging from pints, quarts, one-gallon, five-gallon pails, 55-gallon drums, to 275-gallon tote tanks and bulk tankers.
Order requirements can vary based on the specific chemical and packaging size. Please get in touch with our sales department for detailed information. Our minimum order amount is $300.
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