Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) is an odourless, tasteless white or milk-white fibrous powder that is sometimes referred to as Cellulose Gum. CMC is used as a thickener, coating agent and natural food adhesive. When fully dissolved in water, Carboxymethyl Cellulose forms a viscous consistency depending on the amount of water added. The resulting gel is completely stable to heat, weak alkalis or acids and microorganisms. Widely used in the food industry as a viscosity modifier or thickener and to stabilise emulsions in various CMC is favoured because it has a high viscosity, is non-toxic and is generally considered to be hypoallergenic. CMC also has good compatibility with other kinds of water-soluble glues, softeners and resin. For example, it is compatible with animal glues, dimethoxy dimethylurea gel, Arabic gum, pectin, tragacanth gum, ethylene glycol, sorbitol, glycerol, invert sugar, soluble starch and sodium alginate. Physical Analysis: Physical form: Free flowing powder Ingredient declaration: E466 Purity: 99.5% Moisture: 10% Max Degree of substitution: 0.65 Min pH: 6.0 – 8.5 Viscosity (1%, LVT, 30rpm, sp.4): 3500 – 4500 cps Particle Size: Approx 100-meshCas Number: 9000-11-7E Number: E466 Chemical Analysis: Heavy metals (as Pb): 20 ppm Max Lead: 2 ppm Max Arsenic: 3 ppm Max Cadmium: 1 ppm Max Mercury: 1 ppm Max Microbiological: Total Plate Count: 5000 cfu/g Max Yeasts & Mould: 500 cfu/g Max Coliforms: 100 cfu/g Max coli: Absent /g Salmonella: Absent /25g Available in a range of weights, ideal for every application from making giant bubbles, to manufacturing beauty products, to large scale TV productions. Material Safety Data Sheets for all products are available here.
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