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Catalog Number | CI-SC-0171 |
Product Name | Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose |
CAS | 9004-32-4 |
Structure | |
Description | Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) is a derivative of cellulose, which is a natural polymer found in plant cell walls. It is a white, odorless, and tasteless powder that is commonly used as a thickening agent. |
Appearance | white to off-white, odorless, and tasteless powder |
Application | 1. Food Industry: Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose (NaCMC) is used as a thickener, emulsifier, and stabilizer in food products such as ice cream, bakery products, and sauces. 2. Pharmaceutical Industry: NaCMC is used as a binder, suspension agent, and disintegrant in tablet formulations, and also as a lubricant in capsule formulations. 3. Cosmetics Industry: NaCMC is used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in cosmetic products such as creams, lotions, and shampoos. 4. Paper Industry: NaCMC is used as a coating agent to improve the printing quality of paper. 5. Textile Industry: NaCMC is used as a sizing agent to enhance the weaving process and improve the fabric quality. 6. Oil drilling Industry: NaCMC is used as a fluid loss additive in oil drilling fluids to prevent the loss of drilling fluid into the formation. 7. Detergent Industry: NaCMC is used as a thickener and stabilizer in liquid and powder detergents. |
Features And Benefits | 1. Thickening agent. 2. Stabilizes emulsions. 3. Improves texture. 4. Enhances moisturization. 5. Increases foam stability. |