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Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose Gum (CMC Gum)
Food-grade and industrial-grade CMC Gum is also known as cellulose gum. It is derived from purified cellulose such as cotton linters.
Industrial Grade CMC Gum Selection Chart
| Grade | Principle Application | Viscosity Range* |
HP-12HS |
High-Efficiency Thickening Systems |
Very High 6,000-8,000 cps (1% solution) |
HP-5HS |
Moderate-Hydration Thickening Systems |
Medium 2,000-3,000 cps (1% solution) |
HP-6A |
Ceramic Binder, Coatings |
Very Low 12-18 cps (2% solution) |
HP-5A |
Specialty Coatings, Adhesives |
Lowest Commercially Available 6 cps (2% solution) |
EPDH-4 |
High Substitution for Salt Systems |
Medium-High 2,500-3,300 cps (1% solution) |
EPML |
High Substitution for Salt Systems |
Low 350-550 cps (2% solution) |
* Brookfield cps @ 25 °C |
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Multi-Kem Carboxymethyl Cellulose Gum Features
- High Viscosity at low solids in cold water
- Rapid Hydration
- Cleanliness that surpasses Codex requirements
- Wide range of mesh sizes
- High water-binding capacity
- Wide compatibility with other thickening agents
- Rapid order-processing and technical assistance, especially tailored for small to mid-size users
- Local supplies, warehoused from coast to coast
- Certificates of Analysis (COA) from the plant-site microbiological laboratory with every shipment