Definition:
Sodium Gluconate
Sodium Gluconate is a chelator that can also be found in personal care products like shampoos, conditioners and facial cleansers. It removes soap scum and mineral deposits that are caused by hard water. The word chelator (pronounced "key-lay-tor") comes from the Greek word chele, or claw. Think of a chelator as a tiny claw that reaches out and grabs the minerals in soap scum or soils, to keep them from depositing on a surface. By binding to the soap scum or deposit, Sodium Gluconate allows them to be rinsed away. Sodium Gluconate is made from the sugar glucose and FDA considers it safe for use in food.
