Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) is a water-soluble polymer and is widely used in many industries.CMC can form highly viscous colloidal solutions with adhesive, thickening, flowing, emulsifying, shaping, water, protective colloid, film forming, acid, salt, suspensions and other characteristics, and it is physiologically harmless.CMC is produced by introducing carboxymethyl groups into the hydroxyl groups of cellulose.
Properties
1.Water Solubility
CMC is easily soluble in water, forming a transparent viscous solution.
2.Thickening Property
It can significantly increase the viscosity of a solution and is suitable for applications that require improved rheological properties.
3.Stability
CMC has good chemical stability and is not easily affected by acids and bases.
Application
1.Food Industry
As a thickening agent, emulsifier, and stabilizer, used in jams, creams, peanut butter, etc., to improve spreadability and prevent water evaporation.
Used as an ice crystal inhibitor in ice cream.
As a solidifying agent for flavors and powdered fats.
2.Pharmaceutical Industry
As a binder and film former for tablets.
Used as an emulsifying stabilizer for injections.
As a drug release retardant.
3.Cosmetics and Toiletries Industry
Used as a thickening agent in toothpaste and cosmetics.
4.Industrial Applications
As a suspension stabilizer for oil drilling mud.
Used in the papermaking industry to increase the longitudinal strength and smoothness of paper.
As a thickening agent for textile sizing and printing pastes.
Used in the construction industry, such as for interior wall coatings and cement enhancers.
Storage
Product should be stored, under cover, in a clean wet ventilated area. Maintain a clean area by removing dust.
Keep away from heat, sparks and other sources of ignition.
Store in a dry area.
