LUCTOCEL - Lucid Colloids - Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose

Knowde Enhanced TDS

Identification & Functionality

Ingredient Name: Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose
Food Ingredients Functions: Binder,
Emulsifier,
Stabilizer,
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions: Binder,
Film Former,
Stabilizer,
Thickener,
Viscosity Modifier
Ingredients: Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose
Food Additive Number: E 466, INS 466
Technologies: Food Ingredients,
Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Product Families: Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
Binders & Disintegrants,
Emulsifiers & Stabilizers,
Formulation & Processing Aids,
Pharmaceutical Coatings
Food Ingredients — Functional Additives
Binders & Disintegrants
Food Ingredients — Texture & Consistency
Emulsifiers,
Stabilizers,
Starches & Thickeners

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Halal,
Kosher
Food Ingredients Features: Improved viscosity,
Neutral Taste,
Odorless,
Tasteless
General Properties: Luctocel is an anionic water –soluble polymer derived from cellulose has following properties:

White or a slightly yellowish, almost odorless, tasteless and hygroscopic powder, consisting of fine to coarse particles.

Soluble in water; viscosity increases exponentially with increasing concentration.

Solutions exhibit non-Newtonian pseudoplastic behavior.

Suitable for use in food systems.

Acts as a thickener, binder, stabilizer, protective colloid, suspending agent and rheology control agent.

It is physiologically inert.

Applications & Uses

Markets: Food & Nutrition,
Healthcare & Pharma
Applications: Healthcare & Pharma — Drug Delivery & Care Solutions
Oral
Food & Nutrition — Food
Other Food Applications
Dosage Form: Tablets
Preparation of Solutions: A number of factors such as solvent, choice of polymer and shear rate affect dispersion and dissolution of Luctocel. Luctocel is readily soluble in cold and hot water. Rapid dissolution requires even dispersion of Luctocel particles in the aqueous medium. For that reason, intense agitation of the solution is necessary when introducing Luctocel. Insufficient dispersion will cause lumps. Pre-blending Luctocel with other dry ingredients or pre-suspending it in glycerine, ethanol, or propylene glycol facilitates the preparation of Luctocel solutions.

Properties

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance: European Pharmacopeia (Ph. Eur.),
FCC Compliant,
FDA 21 CFR Regulations,
Generally Recognized As Safe (GRAS),
Halal,
Indian Pharmacopeia,
Kosher,
National Formulary (NF),
United States Pharmacopeia (USP)
Grade: Pharma Grade
Regulatory Information: Luctocel meets standards set by the U.S. Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Part 182, Subpart B - Multiple purpose GRAS food substance under Section 182.1745.

Food Chemical Codex- Food Status: Direct food additive.

European Community- Food Status: E-466, ADI: Not specified.

FAO/WHO Codex Alimentarius Commission- ADI: Not specified.

CAS No. 9004-32-4

Meets the requirements for pharmaceutical use by USP/NF, Ph. Eur., I.P. and most other pharmacopeias

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type: Bags
Packaging: This product is available in 25 Kg laminated paper bags as a moisture barrier.

Storage & Handling

Storage Details: Store product in a dry and cool place, away from heat and out of the sun. Once package is opened, consume within reasonable time. Store opened and unused packages after adequate re-sealing to avoid contamination and moisture ingress. Shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture.

Luctocel solutions, however, although more resistant to microbial attack than most other water soluble polymers, should be protected by adequate preservatives when storage time shall exceed 24 hours. Luctocel is compatible with most commonly used preservatives.