Specification

Application

In foods,it is used in food science as a viscosity modifier or thickener, and to stabilize emulsions in various products including ice cream.

Also can be used in Personal lubricants, toothpaste, laxatives, diet pills, water-based paints, detergents, textile sizing, and various paper products,because it has high viscosity, is nontoxic, and is generally considered to be hypoallergenic as the major source fiber is either softwood pulp or cotton linter.

In laundry detergents, Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose CMC is used as a soil suspension polymer designed to deposit onto cotton and other cellulosic fabrics, creating a negatively charged barrier to soils in the wash solution.

In Pharmaceuticals,Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose CMC is also used in pharmaceuticals as a thickening agent, and

In the oil-drilling industry as an ingredient of drilling mud, where it acts as a viscosity modifier and water retention agent.

FAQ

Q: What is Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)?

A: Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose, short for CMC, is a water-soluble anionic cellulose ether derived from natural cotton pulp or wood pulp. It is a multifunctional food additive and industrial thickener, widely used as thickener, stabilizer, binder, water retention agent and emulsifier. CMC is non-toxic, odorless, and compliant with ISO, SGS, FCC, E number E466 international food safety standards.

Q: What are the main grades and applications of CMC?

A: CMC has multiple grades to meet different industries:

Food Grade CMC: Used in beverages, dairy products, ice cream, bakery, sauces, instant food, preventing stratification, improving taste and extending shelf life.

Industrial Grade CMC: Applied in detergent, ceramics, papermaking, oil drilling, textile printing and dyeing.

Different viscosity (low / medium / high viscosity) and DS degree specifications are available for customized demands.

Q: Is food grade CMC safe and certified?

A: Yes. High-quality food grade CMC is fully safe for daily food processing.

It passes strict third-party testing including SGS inspection, ISO 9001 quality system, Halal, Kosher, FDA and EU E466 certification. No harmful substances, no preservatives, and meets global clean label and food regulatory requirements.