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Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is often used as its sodium salt, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is used in food as a viscosity modifier or thickener, and to stabilize emulsions in various products.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is also used in toothpaste, laxatives, diet pills,water-based paints, detergents, textile sizing, and various paper products.
CAS Number: 9004-32-4
EC number: 618-378-6
MDL number: MFCD00081472
E number: E466 (thickeners, ...)
Molecular Formula: [C6H10O5]n
Chemical Formula: C8H15NaO8
SYNONYMS:
CMC, Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, Cellulose gum, Carboxymethyl cellulose sodium salt, Sodium cellulose glycolate, Cellulose methyl ether, Tylose C, Blanose, Cellulose gum, CMC, Sodium CMC, Sodium salt of a carboxymethyl ether of cellulose, NaCMC, Carboxymethylcellulose, carmellose, E466, Carboxymethyl cellulose, CMC-Na, cellulose gum, carmellose sodium, b10, carbo, Carboxyl Methyl Cellulose sodium, cmc2, Color Speckles, Cellex
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) appears as a white to cream powder, and has a viscosity of approximately 5-12000 M.pas., 1% water solution, 25℃, Brookfield viscometer.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is a good emulsion stabilizer, thickener, and has excellent freeze, melt stability, can improve product flavor and prolong storage time.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) can compound with other food thickeners (Xanthan gum, Guar gum, Sodium alginate, Gelatin, Carrageenan), and have synergistic effect with them.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is essentially a thickening agent used in all kinds of food products.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is Slightly hygroscopic white or slightly yellowish or greyish odourless and tasteless, granular or fibrous powder.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is a cellulose derivative with carboxymethyl groups.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) appears as a white to cream colored powder, and has a viscosity of approximately 1000-10000 mPa.s.
USES and APPLICATIONS of CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE (CMC, E466):
Acid milk drinks: Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) prevents phase separation, protects milk protein and improves mouth feel.
Instant Cocoa drink: Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) improves mouth feel and stabilises emulsion.
Ice Cream & sorbets: Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) iontrols ice crystal growth, reduces meltdown.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) distributes the fat phase more evenly in food products, making it easier for baked goods to release from the mold and improving dough shaping in cookies, for example.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is a cold soluble hydrocolloid and is used for thickening and stabilising.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) provides a rich, creamy mouthfeel with a clean taste.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is used in food under the E number E466 or E469 as a viscosity modifier or thickener.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is also a constituent of many non-food products, such as toothpaste, laxatives, diet pills, water-based paints, detergents.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) also used as a thickening agent, for example, in the oil-drilling industry as an ingredient of drilling mud.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) can play many kinds of functions in food fields, with thickening, suspension, emulsification, stability, shape, film, puffing, preservative preservation, acid and health and so on, which can replace guar gum, gelatin, agar, sodium alginate and pectin, etc.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466)'s role in food production is widely used in modern food industries such as Lactobacillus drinks, fruit milk, ice cream, fruit deodorants, gums, jelly, jelly, breads, toppings, pancakes, cold products, solid beverages, condiments , Cookies, instant noodles, meat products, paste, biscuits, gluten-free bread, gluten-free pasta and so on.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) can improve the taste, product quality, and also extend the shelf life.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is used as a viscosity modifier and thickener to stabilize emulsions in products like ice cream and dairy products.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is also used to achieve tartrate or cold stability in wine.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) functions in the food industry:
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) has the functions of thickening, suspending, emulsifying, stabilizing, shaping, filming, bulking, anti-corrosion, retaining freshness, acid-resisting, health protecting, etc.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) can replace the application of guar gum, gelatin, agar, sodium alginate, and pectin.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is widely used in modern food industry, such as frozen food, solid drink, fruit juice, jam, lactic acid drinks, condiment, biscuit, instant noodles, bakery products, meat products, etc.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is often used as its sodium salt, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose.
Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC, E466) can be used in Food, Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Health & Personal care products, Agriculture/Animal Feed/Poultry.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is used in food as a viscosity modifier or thickener, and to stabilize emulsions in various products.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is also used in toothpaste, laxatives, diet pills,water-based paints, detergents, textile sizing, and various paper products.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) can be used in many ways.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is not only in a variety of food products, but also in toothpaste, pharmaceuticals, and even household products, due to its stabilizing and thickening properties.
Application of Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466): Meat, Drinks, Flour Products, Condiment, Jelly/Ice Cream, Baked Goods
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is often used in foods and beverages to make foods thick and creamy to attract the appetite of customers.
Many low fat products and those marketed as diet products contain food additives like cellulose gum to give the food a thicker and creamier consistency, making Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) more appealing to buyers.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) may also help extend the shelf-life of certain foods and fruits.
According to the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), this type of additive can improve texture, stabilize foam, keep sugar from crystallizing, bind water, and more.
For these reasons, manufacturers use Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) frequently in all kinds of foods.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) has good thickening property, water retention, dispersion stability, filming and chemical stability.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) has high viscosity even in low concentration, and makes the food taste delicate and smooth.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) can reduce the syneresis of food and extend the shelf life.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) can control the crystal size in frozen food and prevent the stratification between oil and water.
In acid system, anti-acid products have good suspending stability, so Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) can improve the stability of milk and the impedance ability of protein.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) can be used together with other stabilizers and emulsifiers to complement each other, strengthen each other’s effect and reduce the cost.
-Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is used;
*High thickening toothpaste grade products
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is used good rheology makes the better thickening property.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is used good solubility, quick collosol and fast production efficiency.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is used lower viscosity in production process to reduce the burden of the equipment.
After filling and in the storage condition, the toothpaste will be returned to be higher and suitable viscosity.
*In Common toothpaste grade products;
Moderate viscosity and suitable thickening property.
Good compatibility with other materials in toothpaste.
Strong salt tolerance, stable quality. It is suitable for regular formula toothpaste, herbal toothpaste and toothpaste with other effect.
*In high substitution degree
High substitution, and substitution is of good uniformity.
Low thixotropy, stable thickening property.
Especially used for transparent toothpaste, and make it transparent, bright and clear.
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE (CMC, E466) USES IN FOOD:
*In alcoholic products:
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) can provide mellow taste and strong fragrance and linger the residual taste.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is used as a foam stabilizer for beer production to enrich and endure foam and to improve taste.
*In liquid beverages:
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) used in fruit teas, fruit drinks and vegetable juice to suspend fruit pulp, all kinds of solids or other objects in containers, bring them plump and uniform form and bright colors and to improve their taste.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is used in neutral flavored milk drinks such as cocoa milk to increase the viscosity of cocoa milk and prevent sediment of cocoa powder.
Stabilize beverages and lengthen the freshness lifetime of beverages.
*In jelly, milk jelly and jam:
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is used to provide appropriate thixotropy, Play an important role in cementitious system.
*In instant noodle:
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) Prevent syneresis and increase puffing ratio.
Easy to control moisture, reduce water supply quantity and to decrease oil content.
Bring uniform products and improve structures.
Give bright-colored and smooth surface.
*In bread and cake:
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) improves the inner structure and strengthen the processing mechanical property and water absorption of dough.
Help the honeycomb of bread to distribute even, enlarge the size and make the surface bright
Prevent paste starch from seasoning and retrograding and extend the shelf life.
Adjust the elasticity of the flour, prevent the bread or cake from shriveling and keep the shape.
*In quick-frozen cooked wheaten food and dessert:
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) Continuously keep the original state after products are frozen for many times.
Lengthen the freshness lifetime.
*In biscuit and pancakes:
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) improves the flour quality and texture and adjust gluten degree of flour.
Prevent moisture evaporating and aging and bring light and crisp biscuit and pancakes.
*In ice cream:
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) enhances the viscosity of mixed solution and prevent grease from floating up.
Improve the uniformity of the system and reduce the generation of big crystal.
Strengthen the anti-melt ability of ice cream and make it taste delicate and smooth.
Reduce the use of solid materials and lower the cost.
*In edible composite film:
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) as a basic film forming material to give composite film good mechanical strength, transparency, heat sealability, printability, gas barrier property and water resistance and to satisfy the requirements on different food packages.
Lengthen the freshness lifetime of fruit and vegetable
*In brown sour milk beverages:
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) decreases product centrifugal sedimentation rate
Drop off the segregation phenomenon of whey.
Keep the system stable and lengthen the shelf life.
*In yogurt products:
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) enhances the thickness and improve the quality, status, taste and stabilize the system.
Prevent the milk serum from separating and improve the structure of yogurt.
Powerful in anti-sediment, good thermal stability and acid resistance
*In condiments:
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) regulates viscosity, increase solid content, soften texture and give dedicate and smooth taste.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) plays a role in stable emulsification, improve quality and texture, maximize the effectiveness for the color, smell and taste of condiments and lengthen the shelf life.
*In special products:
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) can also be used in ultra high viscosity products: food industrial fields such as meat preservation where there should be ultra-high requirements on viscosity.
High transparent and non-fiber product: Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) has low DS（≤0.90), is transparent and clear in the water solution and almost has no free fiber.
Not only can it keep flavor as the low DS product does, but also Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) has the stability and the high transparent appearance of the high DS product.
CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE (CMC, E466) USES IN TOOTHPATE:
Toothpaste is a dispersed system composed of abrasives, moisturizers, former, essence and water etc.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is one of the most important raw materials in toothpaste and plays the role of mixing evenly the fluid and solid material, making the toothpaste molding, flowing, moderate thickness, brightness and smoothness.
Furthermore, Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) helps the powders and liquids emulsify evenly to become the stable so liquid, and plays the extremely important role in stability and diffusivity.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is mainly used as thickener in toothpaste to prevent its solids from liquids.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) makes the toothpaste thickness, strip shape and good frame and not be runny, soft and thin on the toothbrush, and meanwhile, it keeps brightness and smoothness.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is distributed evenly and appropriately.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) has the good property of salt tolerance, acid tolerance, anti-enzyme and strong hydrophilicity.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) has good water solubility and water conservation, the oil and water do not separate with each other.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) has excellent moisture retention and strip shape.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) has appropriate viscosity and thixotropism, good property of shear-thinning.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) has easy dispersion and swelling in the production process makes filling production convenient.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) has good protection for colloid and Strong emulfication.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) helps suspension of paints and abrasives.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) helps essence emanation and good taste.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is used moderate flowing of the paste, easy to be transported and easy to be squeezed from the toothpaste tube.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) has good flexibility and diffusivity, and paste squeezed with less tail.
Produce the different Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) with thickening and rheologic property through adjusting and controlling of the production formula as well as production technology.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) will be applicable to producing the diverse toothpaste.
PROPERTIES OF CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE (CMC, E466):
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is soluble in cold water to give clear and colourless solutions with neutral flavour.
Viscosity production is the primary property of Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466).
With instant products, Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is used to provide the required rapid build-up of viscosity, for example in powdered beverages.
The viscosity produced by Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) contributes to the stabilisation of frozen products such as ice cream, water ices and ripples.
Benefits include the conservation of texture and inhibition of ice crystal formation, a slow meltdown and an improved resistance to dripping and better heat shock resistance.
The thickening effects of Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) can be used in products such as salad dressings and tomato sauces.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) properties that make it suitable for these applications include its rapid solubility in both hot and cold water, its good water binding and good tolerance to low pH levels.
For soft drinks Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) provides body or mouth feel to low calorie drinks sweetened with intense sweeteners, to more closely match the mouth feel obtained with sucrose or glucose syrup, and to inhibit ‘neck ringing’ by flavour oils in beverages.
Bakery products also benefit from incorporation of Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466).
In cake mixes and batter mixes, Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) can improve the volume yield as a result of its viscosity drop during baking and improve the suspension and distribution of ingredients such as fruit.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) can also provide improved yields and improved moistness after storage, and be used to increase yield or retard staling and hence prolong shelf life.
Typically the dosage level of Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) used in food products is 0.1 – 0.3% w/w.
It is normal to fix the dosage and change the grade of Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) used to get the target viscosity required.
WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE (CMC, E466)?
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) comes from the cell walls of plants, such as wood pulp and cottonseeds.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is used to make foods thick and creamy, without adding fat.
If you’re trying to reduce your fat intake or are on a low fat diet, choosing foods made with an additive like Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) may help to make you feel less deprived.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) may also help suppress (lower) your appetite.
The fiber in Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) works as a filler in foods, giving it the potential to keep you feeling full.
This is another reason Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is often found in diet foods.
One drawback is that you may experience loose bowel movements if you eat too many foods high in Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466), due to its high fiber content.
Some people even use Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) as a laxative for weight loss.
CHEMISTRY OF CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE (CMC, E466):
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is extracted from plant tissue, mainly wood pulp and cotton, but because it is chemically modified it cannot be classified as a natural food ingredient.
Native cellulose is inert and insoluble, but modification makes Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) soluble.
Nutritionally, cellulose has no calorific value; Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is not digested by humans and is, therefore, very useful in low calorie products.
PROPERTIES OF CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE (CMC, E466):
*Thickening:
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) can produce high viscosity at low concentration.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) also acts as lubricant.
*Water retention:
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is a water binder, helps increase shelf life of food.
*Suspending aid:
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) acts as emulsifier and suspension stabilizer, particularly in icings to control ice crystal size.
*Film forming:
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) can produce a film on the surface of fried food, eg. instant noodle, and prevent absorption of excessive vegetable oil.
*Chemical stability:
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is resistant to heat, light, mold and commonly used chemicals.
*Physiologically inert:
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) as a food additive has no caloric value and can not be metabolized
ORIGIN OF CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE (CMC, E466):
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is prepared from cellulose, the main polysaccharide and constituent of wood and all plant structures. Commercially prepared from wood and chemically modified.
FUNCTION AND CHARACTERISTICS OF CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE (CMC, E466):
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is mainly as thickening agent, but also as filler, dietary fibre, anti clumping agent and emulsifier.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is similar as cellulose, but very soluble in water.
SIDE EFFECTS OF CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE (CMC, E466):
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is very soluble, and can be fermented in the large intestine.
Large concentrations can cause intestinal problems, such as bloating, constipation and diarrhoea.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) also lowers slightly the blood cholesterol level.
DIETARY RESTRICTIONS OF CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE (CMC, E466):
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) can be consumed by all religious groups, vegans and vegetarians.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is a hydrocolloid derived from cotton or wood pulp.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is also known as CMC, cellulose or cellulose gum.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is water-soluble and used in the food industry, either alone, or in combination with other hydrocolloids as a thickening and stabilising agent and to bind free water.
Example applications of Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) include beverages, cheese, ice cream, sauces, baked goods and frozen desserts.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) can also be used to improve mouthfeel in powdered beverages.
It also finds use in applications in the pharmaceutical, cosmetic and chemical industries, for example, Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is used as a tablet binder and can be found in toothpaste and drilling muds.
PROCESS OF CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE (CMC, E466):
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) is available in a number of different grades.
They are all soluble in water at any temperature although, as with other hydrocolloids, Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) has a tendency to form lumps or fish-eyes when in contact with water.
There are a number of precautions that can be taken to prevent this; many manufacturers will offer different powder granule sizes, citing the ease of dispersing larger granules.
*A typical dispersion process would be as follows:
The vessel is agitated, allowing a vortex to form.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) would be dispersed straight into the vortex.
Once dispersed, mixing continues to allow the powder to fully hydrate.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) may be premixed with other ingredients such as sugar, to ease dispersion.
Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC, E466) may also be predispersed into non-aqueous liquids in order to delay hydration and prevent the formation of lumps.
PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE (CMC, E466):
CAS No. 9004-32-4
Formula C5h7o4coona
EINECS 618-415-6
Certification BRC, ISO, FDA, HACCP
Packaging Material Laminated Material
Storage Method Normal
Shelf Life >12 Months
Main Active Ingredient Agar
Boiling Point: 525-528°C
Melting Point: 274°C (dec.)
pH: 6.0-8.0
Solubility: Soluble in water
Viscosity: High
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
Odor: Odorless
pH Range: 6.5 - 8.5
pH: pH (10g/l, 25℃) 6.0-8.0
Viscosity: 900 to 1400 mPa-s (1%, H2O, 25 ℃)
Water Solubility: Soluble
Merck: 14,1829
Stability: Stable.
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS): CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE, SODIUM SALT
SCOGS (Select Committee on GRAS Substances): Sodium Carboxymethyl cellulose
Chemical formula: Variable
Molar mass: Variable
Physical state: Solid
Color: Light yellow
Odor: Odorless
Melting point/freezing point: Melting point: > 300.05 °C
Initial boiling point and boiling range: No data available
Flammability (solid, gas): No data available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits: No data available
Flash point: Not applicable
Autoignition temperature: No data available
Decomposition temperature: > 250 °C
pH: At 10 g/l at 20 °C
Viscosity:
Viscosity, kinematic: No data available
Viscosity, dynamic: No data available
Water solubility: Soluble
Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water: No data available
Vapor pressure: No data available
Density: No data available
Relative density: 1.59
Relative vapor density: No data available
Particle characteristics: No data available
Explosive properties: No data available
Oxidizing properties: None
Other safety information: No data available
FIRST AID MEASURES of CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE (CMC, E466):
-Description of first-aid measures:
*If inhaled:
After inhalation:
Fresh air.
*In case of skin contact:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Rinse skin with water/ shower.
*In case of eye contact:
After eye contact:
Rinse out with plenty of water.
Remove contact lenses.
*If swallowed:
After swallowing:
Make victim drink water (two glasses at most).
Consult doctor if feeling unwell.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
No data available
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE (CMC, E466):
-Environmental precautions:
Do not let product enter drains.
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Cover drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills.
Observe possible material restrictions.
Take up dry.
Dispose of properly.
Clean up affected area.
FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE (CMC, E466):
-Extinguishing media:
*Suitable extinguishing media:
Water
Foam
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Dry powder
*Unsuitable extinguishing media:
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
-Further information:
Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE (CMC, E466):
-Control parameters:
--Ingredients with workplace control parameters:
-Exposure controls:
--Personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection:
Use equipment for eye protection.
Safety glasses
*Skin protection:
Splash contact:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Full contact:
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm
Break through time: 480 min
-Control of environmental exposure:
Do not let product enter drains.
HANDLING and STORAGE of CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE (CMC, E466):
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
*Storage conditions:
Tightly closed.
Dry.
STABILITY and REACTIVITY of CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE (CMC, E466):
-Chemical stability:
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .
-Conditions to avoid:
no information available
-Incompatible materials:
No data available
