Product Description
Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose is a polymer compound synthesized via cellulose alkalization and etherification reaction. With unique thickening, emulsifying, water-retaining and shaping properties, it stands as a cost-effective and essential functional auxiliary in the modern food industry, balancing product quality improvement and production cost optimization.
Product Parameters
| Melting point | 274 °C (dec.) |
| Density | 1,6 g/cm3 |
| FEMA | 2239 | CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE |
| Storage temp | room temp |
| Solubility | H2O: 20 mg/mL, soluble |
| Form | low viscosity |
| Pka | 4.30(at 25℃) |
| Color | White to light yellow |
| PH | pH (10g/l, 25℃) 6.0～8.0 |
| Odor | Odorless |
| PH Range | 6.5 - 8.5 |
| Water Solubility | soluble |
| Merck | 141829 |
| Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (9004-32-4) |
| Risk Statements | 40 |
| Safety Statements | 24/25 |
| WGK Germany | 1 |
| RTECS | FJ5950000 |
| F | 3 |
| Autoignition Temperature | 698 °F |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 39123100 |
| Toxicity | LD50 oral in rabbit: > 27gm/kg |
Application Scenarios
Food-grade CMC is widely adopted in diversified food processing scenarios. It is commonly added to beverages, dairy products, fruit juices and fruit teas to stabilize liquid systems. It also optimizes the texture of baked goods, candies, instant noodles and frozen foods. Additionally, it serves as a quality improver for canned food and meat products, effectively enhancing taste, locking moisture and prolonging commodity storage cycle.
