Sequestrants
Sodium Gluceptate (H-Quest A300) is a natural chelating agent produced from high purity sugar and is inherently biodegradable. Sodium Gluceptate is a replacement for traditional chelate such as EDTA and exhibit excellent natural sequestration power over a broad range of di- and tri-valent metal ions, (Ca2+, Mg2+, Fe2+, Fe3+, Zn2+, Al3+).
Sodium Gluceptate is highly compatible with strong alkali solutions (pH 8.00-10.00), which can prevent the bacterial and fungal degradation of the solution. Unlike EDTA and NTA based chelating agents, Sodium Gluceptate is a non-toxic, non-hazardous, non-corrosive product and therefore a much safer compound. Typically, a dosage level of 0.1% to 0.3% is used as a starting point
Dosage level
Recommended concentration 0.1 – 0.6%
Solubility moderate solubility in water (4 g/100 mL) and is miscible in alcohols and diethyl ether
Specifications
| Appearance | White or off-white crystal |
| Assay (%) | 96.0 |
Efficacy
Sodium gluceptate is a high-performance chelating agent. Its superior performance in the pH range between 12 and 14 is due to its efficiency in forming stable chelates with di- and tri-valent metal ions such as Ca2+, Mg2+, Fe2+, Fe3+, Zn2+, Mn2+, etc. In the chart below comparative data is reported at different pH levels with the most common chelating agents present on the market:
Benefits
• Can be used in ECOCERT/COSMOS formulations
• Easy to handle
• Good efficacy against molds and bacteria
• Safe profile
• approved for use in leave-on and rinse-off products
• efficacy at low concentration
APPLICATIONS
Cosmetics
Fragrances
Natural extracts
