H-Quest® Calcium Glucoheptonate
- Chemical Name
- Calcium Glucoheptonate
- Chemical Family
- Calcium Salts, GlucoheptonateCalcium SaltsGlucoheptonate
H-Quest® Calcium Glucoheptonate is a versatile product from the calcium salts and glucoheptonate chemical families. It is commonly used in agrochemicals, cosmetics, cleaning ingredients, and industrial additives. This product ensures maximum micronutrient availability, supports eco-friendly labeling claims, and provides good thermal stability. It is particularly well-suited for use in cement admixtures and retarders. The chemical name is calcium glucoheptonate.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Liquid
Product families
- Water Conditioners & Softeners
- Chelating Agents
- Cement & Concrete Additives
- Stabilizers
- Fertilizers & Nutrients
- Metal Processing Additives
- Inorganics
Other characteristics
- Brand
- H-Quest®
- Markets
- Agriculture & Feed
- HI&I Care
- Personal Care
- Appearance
- Dark liquid
- HII Features
- Excellent Cleaning
- Sequestering
- Technology
- Agrochemicals
- Base Chemicals & Intermediates
- Cleaning Ingredients
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Industrial Additives & Materials
- Labeling Claims
- Biodegradable
- CleanGredients (DfE)
- Eco-friendly
- Naturally Derived
- Applicable Processes
- Aluminum Etching
- Applications
Used in formulating cement retarders. H-QuestTM Calcium Glucoheptonate acts as a dispersant for concrete particles. Additionally, it produces a permanent increase in the cement volume, increased compressive strength, increased plasticity, and inhibits corrosion of the metal used in reinforced concrete.
- Agrochemical Functions
- Chelating Agent
- Fertilizer
- Micronutrient
- Agrochemicals Features
- Maximum Micronutrient Availability
- Certifications and Compliance
- Safer Choice
- Industrial Additives End Use
- Cement Admixtures
- Cement Retarders
- Concrete Particles
- Industrial Additives Features
- Corrosion Resistance
- Good Thermal Stability
- Improved Compressive Strength
- Improved Plasticity
- Increases Compressive Strength
- Retarding
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- Chelating Agent
- Cosmetic Ingredients Functions
- Chelating Agent
- Industrial Additives Functions
- Chelating Agent
- Dispersant
- Sequestering Agent
- Compatible Substrates and Surfaces
- Metal
Technical data
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3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| pH (at 1%, DI Water) | 6.00 - 8.00 | — |
| Specific Gravity (at 25°C) | 1.250 - 1.270 | — |
| Solid Content | min. 36.0 - 38.5 | % |
