Comparing E462 - Ethyl cellulose vs E466 - Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose
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Ethyl cellulose is which type of polymer?
Ethyl cellulose is a cellulose ether—a nonionic, thermoplastic polysaccharide derivative in which some hydroxyl groups of cellulose are replaced by ethyl groups.
How is ethyl cellulose made?
It’s made by reacting purified cellulose with ethylating agents (commonly under alkaline conditions) to form ethyl ethers, then washing and drying; the degree of substitution is controlled to tune its properties.
How safe is ethyl cellulose?
It is considered safe as a food additive; JECFA assigned an ADI “not specified” and EFSA found no safety concern at reported uses, with minimal absorption and mainly GI passage—very high intakes may cause mild stomach upset.
How to make ethyl cellulose?
Industrially, it is produced by alkaline ethylation of cellulose using hazardous ethylating agents under controlled conditions; it isn’t practical or safe to make at home.
How to make gunge slime ethylcellulose?
Ethyl cellulose is not water‑soluble, so it won’t make typical water‑based “gunge” slime; for a food-safe slime, use water‑soluble gums like xanthan (E415) or guar (E412) instead.
When is cmc coming back?
CMC (E466) hasn’t been withdrawn; it remains approved in the EU and US and is widely produced, so any restock timing depends on the specific retailer or supplier.
When will cmc return?
There’s been no general ban or recall of sodium carboxymethyl cellulose; if you’re seeing a shortage, only the manufacturer or seller can give a return date.
When will cmc be back?
CMC is still authorized and manufactured—availability issues are local or product-specific, so contact the brand or distributor for timing.
How long is cmc out?
It isn’t out globally; regulatory approval and production continue, and any gaps are due to individual supply chains.
Is cmc coming back?
Yes—CMC (E466) remains permitted and in use; if a particular product removed it, only that brand can say whether they’ll add it back.