Products Description
Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is a cellulose derivative that's widely used as a thickening, stabilizing, and emulsifying agent in various industries. It's commonly found in food, pharmaceuticals, and even personal care products.
Key Properties
● Water Solubility: Dissolves readily in cold or hot water to form clear, viscous solutions, but is insoluble in most organic solvents.
● Viscosity: Solutions show shear-thinning behavior (viscosity decreases under agitation), making it useful for controlling flow in products like paints or food.
● Stability: Stable across a wide pH range (2–10) and compatible with many salts, though high concentrations of polyvalent cations (e.g., Ca²⁺) can cause precipitation.
● Film-Forming: Forms transparent, flexible films, ideal for coatings or adhesives.
Applications
● Food Industry:
○ Thickener in sauces, ice cream, and salad dressings.
○ Stabilizer to prevent ingredient separation (e.g., in processed meats or baked goods).
○ Dietary fiber additive in low-calorie products.
● Pharmaceuticals & Cosmetics:
○ Binder in tablet formulations or lubricant in eye drops.
○ Base ingredient in creams, gels, and toothpaste for texture.
● Industrial Uses:
○ Drilling fluids in oil and gas extraction to control viscosity.
○ Textile sizing to strengthen yarns or paper coating for smoothness.
○ Pesticide carrier in agriculture to improve adhesion to plants.
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Hebei Province,Shijiazhuang City
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