Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose, CMC

CMC
Name: Carboxyl methyl Cellulose
Simple Name: CMC
Sodium Carboxymethy Cellulose, CMC, Cellulose Sodium
Molecular Formular: [C6h7O2(OH)2CH2COONa]n
CAS No.: 9004-32-4

1. CMC Property
White or light-yellow granular, powder or fine powder
Water soluble compound derived from natural fiber
Viscosity range: 5cps (2% Soln. ) -7000cps (1% Soln. )
Degree of Substitution (D. S): 0.6-1.2
Purity: 40%-99.8%

2. CMC Application
Food: Beverage, Bakery product, Dairy product, Ice cream, Instant noodle, Meat product, Frozen desserts, Fast-dissolving food, Canned food, Dressings&Sauces, etc.
Other Industry: Ceramics, Oil drilling, Paper-making, Toothpaste, Daily-use chemical, Paint, Printing&Dyeing, Detergent, Battery, Tobacco, Personal care, etc.

3. CMC Function
*Thickening: CMC can produce high viscosity at low concentration. It also acts as lubricant.
*Water retention: CMC is a water binder, helps increase shelf life of food.
*Suspending aid: CMC acts as emulsifier and suspension stabilizer, particularly in icings to control ice crystal size.
*Film forming: CMC can produce a film on the surface of fried food, eg. Instant noodle, and prevent absorption of excessive vegetable oil.
*Chemical stability: CMC is resistant to heat, light, mold and commonly used chemicals.
* Physiologically inert: : CMC as a food additive has no caloric value and can not be metabolized.

4. CMC Package
25kgs composite kraft paper bag with PE inner

5. CMC Storage
Sealed up, shady and cool, drying place
Shelf life 24 months under the suitable condition