Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, FCC
Product Description
| Product | Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, FCC |
| CAS | 9004-32-4 |
| Formula | C6H9OCH2COONa |
| Synonym | Croscarmellose Sodium, Cellulose, carboxymethyl ether, sodium salt, Cellulose, carboxymethyl ether, sodium salt |
Typical Product Specifications
| Assay | 99.5% - 99.9% |
| Moisture | 10% Max |
| pH | 6.0 - 8.5 |
| Bulking Value in Solution | 0.0652 gal/lb |
| D.S. | 0.65-0.95 |
| Sodium | 6.5% - 9.5% |
| pH of solution | 7.5 |
| Viscocity | 1,400 - 3,000 cP (1%) |
| Mesh | 65% Thru USS #140 |
| Standard Plate Count | 50,000/g maximum |
| Yeast & Molds | 500/g maximum |
| Total Coliforms | <30/g maximum |
| E.Coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Staphylococcus | Negative |
| Notes | Often used in conjunction with or in place of Microcrystalline Cellulose Excipients can be used to carry Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Used in many food and beverage formulations to enhance texture and viscosity. Use: BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, MASKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| Class | Gums – Waxes – Food Thickeners, Excipients - Food Colors - Binders and Tableting Aids |
| Function | Excipients & Emulsifiers |
| Industry | Food Chemicals |
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