Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose Powder

Description

Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) is a water-soluble anionic cellulose ether derived from natural cellulose, typically sourced from wood pulp or cotton linters, through chemical modification with chloroacetic acid and sodium hydroxide. This versatile polymer appears as a white to off-white, odorless, and tasteless fine powder, highly soluble in water to form a clear, viscous solution. Its molecular structure features carboxymethyl groups attached to the cellulose backbone, which contribute to its unique functional properties, including thickening, stabilizing, binding, and water-retention capabilities.

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Competitive Advantage

Multifunctional Performance: Sodium CMC offers multiple functionalities – thickening, stabilizing, binding, and water retention – reducing the need for multiple additives in formulations and simplifying production processes.​

Wide Compatibility: It works effectively across a broad range of pH levels, temperatures, and with various other ingredients, making it adaptable to diverse applications from food to pharmaceuticals.​

Cost-Effective Solution: Compared to many synthetic polymers and specialty thickeners, Sodium CMC provides high performance at a lower cost, improving formulation economics for manufacturers.​

Regulatory Acceptance: With GRAS status and approvals from global regulatory bodies, it meets strict safety standards for use in food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic products.​

Controllable Viscosity: Its viscosity can be precisely adjusted by varying concentration and molecular weight, allowing customization for specific application requirements, from low-viscosity solutions to high-viscosity gels.​

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