E466 - Sodium carboxy methyl cellulose

Functions: Emulsifier, Humectant, Stabiliser, Thickener

Carboxymethyl cellulose -CMC- or cellulose gum or tylose powder is a cellulose derivative with carboxymethyl groups --CH2-COOH- bound to some of the hydroxyl groups of the glucopyranose monomers that make up the cellulose backbone. It is often used as its sodium salt, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose. - Wikipedia