Akucell® and Cekol® AFI
CMC (Carboxymethyl Cellulose) for aquafeed
Introduction

Benefits

Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) is an anionic, water soluble,cellulose derivative with carboxymethyl groups. It works as astrong pellet binder to produce pellets with a superior durability
and hardness at low inclusion levels.
Achieve improved water stability, moisture and distribution ofingredients.

• Helps minimize production costs by reducing fines and dust
(lower reprocessing costs)• Nutritionally inert and does not react with nutrients in feed
• Supports easy handling and storing of feeds• Offers flexibility of including high dust low cost feed
ingredients to reduce feed formulation costs• No effect on the smell and taste

CMC products

Inclusion level••••

Akucell® AF 0305
Akucell® AF 2785
Akucell® AF 3265
Akucell® AF 3275

• Cekol® AFI 5000S• Cekol® AFI 30000S• Cekol® AFI 35000SB

Features
Pellet binder for aquafeed• Improves pellets integrity, durability and stability• Reduces nutrient leaching and prevent fragmentation andabrasion of pellets during handling• Highest water stability, recommended also for shrimp feed
• Effective at low inclusion levels
Starch replacement in fish feed (salmon)• Allows partial substitution of starch in the formula, releasing
space for other nutrients critical for the nutritional value

As pellet binder:
CMC is recommended at the rate of 0.5-1 kg per ton of feed
depending on formulation and processing conditions.
As starch replacer:
5 or 6 parts of starch can be replaced by 1 part of CMC. It canbe used for this application up to 1%.

Application
CMC is recommended to be added directly into the mixer. For
best results, ensure accurate addition and thorough mixing ofthe product.

Packaging and transport

Regulatory status

Packing multiply paper bags with an inner polyethylene bag.
The shelf life is 3 years from date of production provided whenthe material is stored in the original bags under dry and cool
conditions. The viscosity of cellulose gum may decrease slightlyin time.

Regulatory status product complies with current standarnds andregulations of WHO/FAO, FCC and EC. Our Akucell® cellulose
gum brands are GMP+ assured.

Certifications
Safety and handling
Material safety data sheet (MSDS) available on request.

Our production facility is certified for the following quality
standards:
FSSC 22000, ISO 9001/14001, Kosher and Halal.

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