VISCOLOSE 10

VISCOLOSE 10

Carboxymethylcellulose, Sodium (CMC) 
CELLULOSE GUM (E 466) 
CAS Number: 9004 - 32 - 4 

Specifications / Value / Test Method of VISCOLOSE 10:
Appearance / White-creamish,powder-granule / Visual 
Moisture / Max. 10% / ASTM D 1439 
pH (1% aq. solution) / 6.5 - 8.5 / ASTM D 1439 
Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose (dry basis) / Min. 99.5% / ASTM D 1439 
Degree of substitution / 0.75 - 0.95 / ASTM D 1439 
Viscosity (2% aq. solution, 25°C) / 5 - 20 cP / ASTM D 1439, Brookfield LV 
Viscosity (4% aq. solution, 25°C) / 50 - 200 cP / ASTM D 1439, Brookfield LV 
Total Glycolate / Max. 0.4% / ASTM D 1439 
Arsenic / Max. 3 ppm / ICP 
Lead / Max. 2 ppm / ICP 
Mercury / Max. 1 ppm / ICP 
Cadmium / Max. 1 ppm / ICP 
Sodium / Max. 12.4% / Volumetric 
Particule size (G type) / P > 1.4 mm: max 3% / Sieve analysis 
Particule size (G type) / P < 0.075 mm: max 15% / Sieve analysis 
Particule size (N type) / P > 1 mm: max 2% / Sieve analysis 
Particule size (N type) / P < 0.075 mm: max 50% / Sieve analysis 
Particule size (P type) / P > 0.5 mm: max 1% / Sieve analysis 
Particule size (UP type) / P > 0.15 mm: max 2% / Sieve analysis 
Particule size (UP type) / P < 0.075 mm: min 80% / Sieve analysis 

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION of VISCOLOSE 10:
VISCOLOSE 10 series the cellulose gum products are a highly purified Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose and easily hot  or cold water soluble, low viscosity anionic polymers that provide unique functions in different food applications. 

FEATURES AND BENEFITS of VISCOLOSE 10:
VISCOLOSE 10 series is a specifically purified Cellulose Gum, complying with Commission Regulation (EU) No 231/2012 mfor use in food applications. 

*Product Source and Origin of VISCOLOSE 10:
Gum products are produced from plant sources (wood and cotton) 
VISCOLOSE 10 is made in Turkey. 

*Function of Use of VISCOLOSE 10:
 Thickener, stabilizer, film former, water retention or dispersant. 

*Ingredients of VISCOLOSE 10:
 99.5% (Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose) + 0.5% (Sodium Chloride + Sodium Glycolate). 

PACKAGING, STORAGE & SHELF LIFE of VISCOLOSE 10:
VISCOLOSE 10 should be stored in dry and cool environments and not to be come direct contact with sunlight. 
Avoid VISCOLOSE 10 dusting and  spills on wet surfaces. 
VISCOLOSE 10 is recommended to be kept in closed container, should be and consumed within 24 months from the date of  production. 

SAFETY & PRECAUTIONS of VISCOLOSE 10:
Safety data sheet available on request. 
It complies with OSHA-09-CFR 1910.1200 and (EU) 2015/830. 
Please refer to SDS before handling for safe use and regulatory information. 
You can contact your sales representatives  to obtain SDS. 

CAS Number: 9004 - 32 - 4 
MADE IN TURKEY 
E466 for use in food 
Non containing allergen materials and GMO 
Food Additive 
Suitable for industrial use 
Do not consume directly 
Note: Label complies with FAD and FAO. 

CERTIFICATION of VISCOLOSE 10:
VISCOLOSE 10 is certified Kosher and Halal and ISO - 9001. 

PACKAGING AND SHIPPING of VISCOLOSE 10:
VISCOLOSE 10 is packed in water proof Kraft paper with an inner polyethylene bags on pallet. 
All pallets complie with  regulation IPPC 15 AND ISPM 15. 
All packaging material complies with regulation EC NO1935/2004 REGULATİON EC  NO2023/2006. 

REGULATORY STATUS of VISCOLOSE 10:
Product complies with current regulations of TURKISH FOOD ADDITIVES REGULATION, TURKISH FOOD LABELING REGULATION, CONTAMINATED ADDITIVES REGULATION, MICROBIOLOGICAL CRITERIA REGULATION, NO 1333/2008 
THE EUROPEAN PARLİAMENT AND OF THE COUNCİL, CODEX GENERAL STANDARD FOR THE LABELLİNG OF FOOD. 

OTHER CHARACTERISTICS of VISCOLOSE 10:
-Viscolose cellulose gums are inherently biodegradable and non-toxic.
-Viscolose cellulose gums are a tasteless, odourless and fibrous.
-Viscolose cellulose gums are not allergen or not containing allergen material and GMO.
-VISCOLOSE 10 is not any side effect according to EUDIRECTIVES 67/548/EEC, 1999/45/EC AND REGULATION 1272/2008.

IMPROPER USE of VISCOLOSE 10:
Viscolose should not be used above the dose specified in the standards on infant and diet products. It should not be  eaten directly. 
VISCOLOSE 10 should be used ONLY for food industrial. 
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and mouth as well as inhalation  and ingestion. 

MICROBIOLOGICAL INFORMATION of VISCOLOSE 10:
*It complies with regulation microbiological criterias.
Total plate count (cfu/g) / Max. 1000
Mould and Yeast (cfu/g) / Max. 100 
Salmonella (cfu/g) / Negative 
Coliform (cfu/g) / Negative 

FLOW DIAGRAM of VISCOLOSE 10:
•Raw material and solution preparation
 •Reaction
 •Washing with alcohol
 •Drying
 •Packing
 •Storage
 •Shipping