| FOOD ADDITTIVES: SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE |
CHARACTERISTICS |
ANALYSIS |
| Appearance | White powder, odourless |
| Solubility | Soluble in water giving a clear solution |
| pH | 6.0 - 8.0 |
| Loss on drying | 10 % w/w max. |
| Sodium content | 6.5 - 9.5 % |
| Viscosity in 1 % | |
| Solution at 25oC at 30 rpm | LVP: 25 - 80 cps |
| MVP: 80 - 180 cps | |
| HVP: 250 - 400 cps | |
| DVP: 600 - 1200 cps | |
| DVP (Spl.): 1200 - 2400 cps | |
| Heavy Metals | 20 ppm max. |