FINCELO® MC/HPMC for FOOD
FINCELO MC/HPMC series products are non-ionic cellulose ether products. They are widely used as thickeners, binders, film-formers and water-retention for food industry.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Chemical Name：Methyl cellulose (MC)
Molecular Formula：[C6H7O2(OH)3 -n(OCH3) n]x
Structure Formula：
Where：R=-H, or -CH3；X=degree of polymerization
Chemical Name：Hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose (HPMC)
Molecular Formula：[C6H7O2(OH)3-m-n(OCH3)m(OCH3CH(OH)CH3)n]x
Structure Formula：
Where：R=-H, -CH3, or -CH2CHOHCH3；X=degree of polymerization
PRODUCT CAS NUMBER
MC: 9004-67-5
HPMC: 9004-65-3
SPECIFICATIONS
Items | Specifications | ||||
| MC | HPMC | ||||
| MA | MF | MG | MJ | MK | |
| Methoxyl group content, % | 27.5~31.5 | 27.0~30.0 | 28.0~30.0 | 16.5~20.0 | 19.0~24.0 |
| Hydroxypropyoxyl content, % | - | 4.0~7.5 | 7.5~12.0 | 23.0~32.0 | 4.0~12.0 |
| Appearance | White to off-white powder | ||||
| Identity Test A to E | Positive | ||||
| Loss on drying,% | Max 5.0 | ||||
| Residue on ignition,% | Max 1.5 | ||||
| Heavy metals, ppm | Max 20 | ||||
| Arsenic, ppm | Max 3.0 | ||||
| PH | 5.0~8.0 | ||||
| Viscosity, mPa.s | See below table | ||||
| Grade | Viscosity range*, mPa.s | Grade | Viscosity range*, mPa.s |
| 5 | 4~6 | 4M | 3000~5600 |
| 15 | 12~18 | 8M | 6000~9000 |
| 25 | 20~30 | 10M | 9000~12000 |
| 50 | 40~60 | 15M | 12000~18000 |
| 1C | 80~120 | 20M | 18000~30000 |
| 4C | 300~500 | 40M | 30000~50000 |
| 8C | 600~900 | 50M | 85000~130000 |
| 15C | 1000~2000 | 70M | Min 180000 |
| * Ubbelohde viscosity meter at20 °Cin a 2% aqueous solution | |||
APPLICATION
FINCELO MC/HPMC can be directly applied to food not only as emulsifier, binder, thickener or stabilizer, but also as packing material.
► Thermal gelation and water retention of HPMC blocks oil absorption into food and moisture loss during frying, providing a fresh and crisp taste. Moreover, these properties aids in gas retention during baking for increasing baked volume and improving texture.
► In molding food, the excellent lubricity and binding strength will improve its moldability and shape retention.
| Food application | Recommended type |
| Bakery | MK-50M, MA- 4M, MK-40C, MA-15,MG-15, MF-50, MF-4M, HK-1C |
| Beverages | MF-50,MF- 4M,MK-1C,MK- 4M,MK- 15M |
| Confections | MG-15,MK-1C,MF-50,MK-4M,MK-50M, |
| Desserts | MK- 4M,MK-50M,MK-15M,MK-4M,MK-15M, MK-50M,MA-4M,MK-1C,MA-4M,MF-50 |
| Fillings | MA-4C,MA-4M,MK-4M,MA-15,MG-15, |
| Flavor Concentrates | MG-15,MF-50,MA-15 |
| Formed/Extruded Foods | MA-4C,MF-4C,MA-4M,MA-40M,MA-15M |
| Pet Foods | MA-4M,MK-1C,MK-4M,MK-50M |
| Salad Dressings/Marinades | MA-4M,MA-15,MG-15,MF-50,MK-4M,MF-4M,MK-50M |
| Soups/Sauces/Gravies | MA-15, MG-15, MA-4C, MA-4M, MA-40M,MF-50, MK-50M, MK-4M, MK-1C |
PRODUCT SAFETY
Please refer to Safety Data Sheet (SDS) before using this product.
PACKAGING AND STORAGE
FINCELO® MC/HPMC use 25KG compound paper bag or 25KG composite fiberboard drum with inner PE film.
FINCELO MC/HPMC are non-perishable product. It is recommended to use the product in rotation on a first-in first-out basis. The product should be stored under dry and clean conditions in original packing and away from heat and moisture.