Carmellose BP
Abstract:
Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) or cellulose gum[1] or tylose powder is a cellulose derivative
Use/Application:
CMC is used in food under the E number E466 or E469 (when it is enzymatically hydrolyzed) as a viscosity modifier or thickener, and to stabilize emulsions in various products including ice cream. It is also a constituent of many non-food products, such as toothpaste, laxatives, diet pills, water-based paints, detergents.
Identity:
CAS No.: 9050-04-8
General Specifications:
| Test | Specification |
| Characters | It occurs as white or almost white powder, hygroscopic. |
| Identification
Test A Test B |
a. pH: 3.5-5.0 b. Infrared Absorption Spectrophotometry |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in anhydrous ethanol. It swells with water to form a suspension and becomes viscid in 1 M sodium hydroxide. |
| Chlorides | Not more than 0.36 % |
| Sulfates | Not more than 0.72 % |
| Heavy metals | Not more than 20 ppm |
| Loss on drying | Not more than 8.0 % |
| Sulfated ash | Not more than 1.5 % (dried substance) |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
GLP, cGMP (FDA) Approved, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 17025, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, FSSAI, Halal and Kosher certified.
We observe WHO Good manufacturing practice and Good laboratory practice.
