Sodium Carboxy Methl Cellulose（CMC）
Application: Sodium Carboxy Methl Cellulose（CMC）or cellulose gum is a cellulose derivative with carboxymethyl groups (-CH2-COOH) bound to some of the hydroxyl groups of the glucopyranose monomers that make up the cellulose backbone. It is often used as its sodium salt, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose.
Standard: E466,GB, FCC
CAS.NO.: 9085-26-1
HS CODE: 391231
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Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose CMC Specification:
| Items | Standards | ||
| Appearance | White to cream colored powder | ||
| Particle Size | Min 95% pass 80 mesh | ||
| Purity(dry basis) | 99.5% Min | ||
| Viscosity (1% solution, dry basis, 25°C) | 1500- 2000 mPa.s | ||
| Degree of substitution | 0.6- 0.9 | ||
| pH (1% solution) | 6.0- 8.5 | ||
| Loss on drying | 10% Max | ||
| Lead | 3 mg/kg Max | ||
| Arsenic | 2 mg/kg Max | ||
| Mercury | 1 mg/kg Max | ||
| Cadmium | 1 mg/kg Max | ||
| Total heavy metals (as Pb) | 10 mg/kg Max | ||
| Yeasts and moulds | 100 cfu/g Max | ||
| Total plate count | 1000 cfu/g | ||
| E.coli | Netative in 5 g | ||
| Salmonella spp. | Netative in 10g |
Conclusion: The product conforms to the standard of FCCV/E466
Storage: Kept in dry, cool, and shaded place with original packaging, avoid moisture, store at room temperature.
Shelf life: 24 months
Application OF FOODCHEM CMC Powder Carboxymethyl Cellulose
In foods,Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose CMC is used in food science as a viscosity modifier or thickener,
and to stabilize emulsions in various products including ice cream. As a food additive, Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose CMC has E number E466.
