E466 - Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose - Page 4

Functions: Emulsifier, Humectant, Stabiliser, Thickener

Carboxymethyl cellulose -CMC- or cellulose gum or tylose powder is a cellulose derivative with carboxymethyl groups --CH2-COOH- bound to some of the hydroxyl groups of the glucopyranose monomers that make up the cellulose backbone. It is often used as its sodium salt, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose. - Wikipedia

Names: Carboxyméthylcellulose, Gomme cellulosique, CMC sodique, CMC, Carboxyméthylcellulose sodique, Carboxyméthylcellulose de sodium, Carboxyméthyl-cellulose sodique, Gomme de cellulose, Gommes de cellulose, épaississant 466