Granulated CMC combines functional performance with ergonomic design, featuring larger, denser particles optimized for manual and semi-automated processing.
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This grade addresses common handling challenges in small to medium-scale production, including clumping, inconsistent dosing, and storage degradation. Its robust granule structure resists breakage during transportation and storage while maintaining rapid dissolution when required. Ideal for food processing, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemical production, it delivers reliability across diverse manufacturing environments.
Parameter | Specification |
Appearance | White spherical granules |
Viscosity (2% solution, 25°C) | 500–5000 cP |
Granule Strength | ≥90% intact after 1m drop test |
Degree of Substitution (DS) | 0.7–1.1 |
Purity | ≥97% |
Anticaking Agent | ≤0.5% food-grade silica |
Shelf Life | 24 months under dry storage |
Handling Durability: ≥90% granule integrity after mechanical handling reduces powder fines and ensures consistent dosing accuracy.
Moisture Resistance: Dense particle structure with minimal fines resists clumping in humid environments (up to 60% relative humidity).
Controlled Dissolution: Balances rapid hydration with process flexibility, allowing staged viscosity development in batch production.
Dosing Precision: Uniform granule size enables accurate volumetric dosing, reducing material waste by up to 15%.
Food Processing: Facilitates manual addition to small-batch sauces, dressings, and baked goods with minimal dust exposure.
Pharmaceutical Formulations: Enables precise viscosity control in topical gels and oral suspensions during pilot-scale production.
Specialty Coatings: Supports manual mixing in artisanal and custom coating applications, ensuring consistent finish quality.
Q: Does the anticaking agent affect product compatibility?
A: No, the ≤0.5% food-grade silica is inert and compatible with all common food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic ingredients.
Q: What storage conditions are recommended for Granulated CMC?
A: Store in sealed containers at 15–30°C with relative humidity below 60% to maintain optimal flow properties for the full 24-month shelf life.
