Carboxymethylcelluloses

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

Carmellose; CAS No 9000-11-7; CMC; Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose

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Carboxymethylcelluloses are the cellulose ethers and derivatives of cellulose. The solubility of the white substance depends on its aggregate state. As a sodium salt it is soluble in water and insoluble in organic food. As an acid it is soluble in alkaline aqueous solutions and insoluble in water, acids and organic solvents.

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Food additive (E 466)

Carrier, thickener, coating agent

Together with cellulose(E 460), sodium carboxymethyl cellulose is capable of forming solid gels. Because it forms very stable smooth films, it is also used as a coating agent.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer