The standard AKUCELL® product range includes cellulose gums with different viscosities, particle sizes and hydration properties. Special AKUCELL grades can be developed on request.
| Products Standard particle size |
Viscosity range (mPas)* |
Category |
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Akucell® AF 3295
Akucell® AF 3285*
Akucell® AF 3275
Akucell® AF 3265
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6,000-12,000
10,000-15,000
3,000-9,000
5,000-12,000 |
Thixotropic |
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Akucell® AF 2985
Akucell® AF 2805
Akucell® AF 2785
Akucell® AF 2405
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5,000-8,000
2,500-4,500
1,500-2,500
800-1,200
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High Viscosity |
Akucell® AF 2205
Akucell® AF 2085
Akucell® AF 1985 |
300-500
200-400
110-200 |
Medium Viscosity |
Akucell® AF 1705
Akucell® AF 1505
Akucell® AF 0705
Akucell® AF 0305 |
70-110
40-70
20-30
10-15 |
Low Viscosity |
* 1% Aqueous solution, 25° C, Brookfield LVF, spindle 1-4 at 30 rpm
Standard AKUCELL grades
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Several standard AKUCELL grades are available, differing in 1% viscosity level from 10 to 12,000 mPa.s and in particle size distribution. Only standard types are included here. |
| Typical Specifications of AKUCELL grades |
| Viscosity( depending on type grade) |
10-15,000 mPas |
| Particle size (depending on type grade) |
0.1 mm - 1.0 mm |
| Degree of substitution (DS) |
0.7 - 0.95 |
| Sodium CMC content |
min. 99.5 % |
| Salt (NaCl and Na glycolate) |
max. 0.5 % |
| Moisture content |
max. 8 % |
| pH of 1% solution |
6.5 - 8.5 |
| Bulk density |
400 - 800 g/l |
| Heavy metals |
max. 10 ppm |
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| Nutritional Information per 100 grams |
Moisture
|
Max. 8.0 g |
| Calories / kJ |
0 |
| Fat |
0 |
| Cholesterol |
0 |
| Sodium |
Max. 9.5 g |
| Potassium |
Max. 0.1 g |
| Calcium |
Max. 3.0 g |
| Iron |
Max. 1.0 g |
| Carbohydrate |
0 |
| Dietary fiber |
Min. 85.0 g |
| Soluble fiber |
Min. 85.0 g |
| Insoluble fiber |
Max. 0.1 g |
| Protein |
0 |
| Vitamins |
0 |
| Food code |
E466 |
Particle Size and product code
The standard grades, with a particle size of 0.50 mm have a 5 as the last number of the product code (as shown in table 1). Many of our grades are also available with different particle size distributions, ranging from granular (0.72 mm) to extra fine (0.1 mm), each having its own product code (table 2).
For example, the standard grade AKUCELL AF 2785 is also available as AF 2780 (max. 0.72 mm), AF 2781 (max. 0.1 mm) and AF 2782 (max. 0.25 mm). The only difference between these four grades is the particle size. All other specifications are identical. The choice of a particular particle size distribution depends on the available mixing equipment and the kind of product in which it is being used.
| Type |
Product Code |
Max in mm. |
ASTM-mesh |
| Granular |
0
3 |
0.72
0.50 |
25
35 |
| Regular |
5
4 |
0.50
0.40 |
35 (Standard)
40 |
| Fine |
2 |
0.25 |
60 |
| Extra fine |
1 |
0.1 |
140 |
Packaging and storage
| AKUCELL is packaged in special bags, palletized and shrink-wrapped. The bags are 5-ply, including four of paper and an inner bag of polyethylene. To facilitate recognition in the warehouse, bags are color-coded with a green line on the front as well as the side panels. Each bag is labelled with product type, " For use in food (E466)," net weight, lot number and production date.
AKUCELL has a shelf life of at least two years, provided it is stored in its original, sealed packaging under dry and cool conditions. |
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