Product Description
Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC), also known as “Cellulose Gum,” is a versatile and high-quality food additive widely used throughout the food industry. It is a white, free-flowing powder that readily dissolves in water to form a thick colloidal solution. This property makes it an ideal ingredient for improving texture, viscosity, and stability in a variety of food products, including bakery products, dairy items, beverages, and sauces.
Food Grade CMC is well known for enhancing product consistency by preventing phase separation in emulsions and stabilizing suspensions, helping maintain uniform quality in food formulations. Its thickening and stabilizing functions contribute to the desired texture and improved mouthfeel in products such as ice cream, salad dressings, and other processed foods, enhancing the overall consumer experience.
In addition, Food Grade CMC offers excellent water retention properties, making it especially useful in baked goods where it helps preserve moisture, extend shelf life, and maintain freshness. Its neutral taste allows it to be used in a wide range of applications without affecting the original flavor profile of the product.
Properties
| Melting point | 274 °C (dec.) |
| Density | 1,6 g/cm3 |
| Refractive index | 1.515 |
| FEMA | 2239 | CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE |
| Storage temp | room temp |
| Solubility | H2O: 20 mg/mL, soluble |
| Pka | 4.30(at 25℃) |
| Form | low viscosity |
| Color | White to light yellow |
| Odor | Odorless |
| PH | pH (10g/l, 25℃) 6.0～8.0 |
| PH Range | 6.5 - 8.5 |
| Biological source | wood (pulp) |
| Water Solubility | soluble |
| Merck | 141829 |
| Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Cosmetics Ingredients Functions | EMULSION STABILISING |
| FRAGRANCE | |
| VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | |
| FILM FORMING | |
| BINDING | |
| Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) | Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (9004-32-4) |
| InChI | 1S/C6H12O6.C2H4O2.Na/c7-1-3(9)5(11)6(12)4(10)2-8;1-2(3)4;/h1,3-6,8-12H,2H2;1H3,(H,3,4); |
| InChIKey | DPXJVFZANSGRMM-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
| SMILES | [Na].OC(C(O)C(O)C=O)C(O)CO.OC(=O)C |
| 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 | TSCA listed |
| HS Code | 39123100 |
| Storage Class | 11 - Combustible Solids |
| Toxicity | LD50 oral in rabbit: > 27gm/kg |
Product Application
Applications in the Food IndustryFood Grade CMC is widely applied in different sectors of the food industry. In dairy products such as yogurt and cheese, it helps enhance texture, prevent syneresis (liquid separation), and maintain product consistency. In beverage applications, it is used to stabilize fruit juices, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages, helping to reduce sedimentation and cloudiness.In bakery products, CMC improves dough processing performance and contributes to better product structure. It is also extensively used in sauces and dressings as a stabilizer to maintain smooth texture and prevent ingredient separation. Whether used to enhance the creaminess of soups or improve the flow characteristics of sauces, Food Grade CMC plays an important role in achieving consistent product quality and texture.
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