SODIUM CARBOXY METHYL CELLULOSE

Descprition

CMC is an off-white powder manufactured from refined cotton or wood.  It is a tasteless, odorless, thickener.

Application areas  

Dairy products, sauces, desserts, structured fruits and vegetables, Structured meat and fish and others areas.

Usage Levels

The following general guidelines can be given:  

Dairy products                          0.1-0.5% 

Structured meat and fish          0.5-1.5% 

Desserts                                    0.5-1.0%

Sauces                                       0.5-1.0%  

Physical/Chemical specifications  

(Methods of analysis available on request)

Viscosity          2000-3000mPa.s (Brookfield LV, Spindle no.3 or 4, 30 rpm,1% sol.25℃,dry basis)

Purity                                                    99.5%Min.

Loss on drying                                      8%Max.

Degree of substitution                          0.7-0.9

PH (1% sol.)                                           6.0-7.5

Sodium chloride content (dry basis)     0.5%Max.

Sodium glycolate content(dry basis)    0.4%Max.

Sodium content                                    7.5-9.0

Sulphate ash content                            23.0-27.0

Density                                                  0.68

Potential Benefits

Functions as gelling agent 

Functions as thickening agent  

Directions for use

CMC can either be used as a water slurry or added directly to the recipe ingredients. In both cases it may be dry-blended with other dry substances before addition.

Storate

Store cool and dry. Temperature Max. 25℃，with a relative humidity ＜60%Shelf life is 2 years from the date of production.

Heavy metal specifications

Arsenic (as As)                           0.0003MAX.

Lead (Pb)                                    0.0002MAX

Heavy metals (as Pb)                  0.0015MAX.