Description
Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose, CMC, Cellulose Sodium

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%

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.

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

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