Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, often abbreviated as CMC or sodium CMC, is a sodium salt of carboxymethylcellulose, which is derived from cellulose, a natural polymer found in plant cell walls. CMC is a white to off-white, odorless, and tasteless powder.
Description
Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium, often abbreviated as CMC or sodium CMC, is a sodium salt of carboxymethylcellulose, which is derived from cellulose, a natural polymer found in plant cell walls. CMC is a white to off-white, odorless, and tasteless powder.
| Product Name | Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium |
| Catalogue No. | PU22000020 |
| CAS No. | 9004-32-4 |
| Molecular Formula | C8H15NaO8 |
| Molecular Weight | - |
| Grade | PUURETA (Pure) |
| HS Code | 39123100 |
| SKU | SCS129 |
| Categories | Lab Chemicals |
| EC Number | 618-378-6 |
| Synonyms | Sodium carboxymethylcellulose |
Pharmaceuticals: CMC is used in pharmaceutical formulations as a binder, disintegrant, and viscosity enhancer in tablet and capsule preparations. It helps control the release of active ingredients.
Cosmetics and Personal Care Products: CMC can be found in cosmetics, skin creams, shampoos, and toothpaste formulations as a thickening agent, stabilizer, and emulsifier.
Oil Drilling Fluids: In the oil and gas industry, CMC is used in drilling fluids to provide viscosity and control fluid loss, aiding in the drilling process and wellbore stability.
Paper Industry: CMC is used in the paper manufacturing process to improve paper strength, retention of fillers and fibers, and as a coating additive to enhance printability.
Textile Industry: CMC is applied in textile printing and dyeing as a thickener, binder, and sizing agent.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: It is used in the production of oral liquids and suspensions to suspend solid particles and maintain stability.
Detergents and Cleaners: CMC is added to detergents and cleaning products as a stabilizer and thickening agent.
Oil and Gas Industry: CMC is used in hydraulic fracturing (fracking) fluids as a viscosifier and fluid-loss reducer. Adhesives: CMC is used in various adhesive formulations to improve adhesion and viscosity.
