Volulyte 6% Infusion 500ml is a nonionic starch derivative that is used to increase the volume of blood plasma in cases of blood loss due to severe burns, injuries, surgeries, etc. 6% hydroxyethyl starch 130/0.4 in a balanced electrolyte solution Lower chloride load vs. saline-based colloid solutions Contains acetate as a precursor of bicarbonate in order to counteract the development of hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis