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Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose

(CELLBOND^TM)

Synonyms: Carboxymethyl Cellulose Sodium Salt, Carboxymethyl Cellulose Sodium, CMC-Na, Na–CMC, Sodium CMC, Modified Cellulose, Cellulose Derivatives, Anionic Carboxy Methyl Cellulose, Anionic Modified Cellulose, Anionic Cellulose Derivatives, Cellulose Gum, CMC, Carboxy Methyl Ethers of Cellulose, Sodium Salt of Carboxymethyl Ether of Cellulose.

Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose (SCMC or CMC) or Cellulose Gum is an anionic water-soluble polymer; It is derived from cellulose, which is made water soluble by a chemical reaction. The water solubility is achieved by introducing carboxymethyl groups (-CH₂-COOH) along the cellulose chain, which makes hydration of the molecule possible.

Manufacturing Process:

CMC is produced from cellulose pulp, monochloroacetic acid (MCA) and with sodium hydroxide (NaOH). CMC is then purified with organic solvents and dried, sifted and packed in Bags.

CMC is a white to creamish coloured powder consisting of very fine particles, fine granules. It is odourless and tasteless. It is a hygroscopic powder readily dissolves in water to form colloidal solution. It is insoluble in many organic solvents such as methanol, ethanol, propanol, acetone and so on.

Specifications of Sodium CMC

Particulars	Specifications
Appearance	White to Off White Hygroscopic Powder
Water Solubility	Dissolves in water forming colloidal solution
LOD	Below 10%
pH (1% Aq solution)	7 to 8.5
Viscosity (Brookfield)	50 cps to 6000 cps (As per Customer demand)
Active Matter	60% to 99% ( As per Customer demand)
DS (Degree of substitution)	0.7 to 0.9

Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) has the following functions and properties:

These properties and functions make it suitable for use in a broad range of applications in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, paper, and other industries. To serve these diverse industries, CMC are available in all grades under brand name (CELLBOND^TM)

Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) has the following functions and properties:

Applications of Sodium CMC

CMC are widely use in Foods, Pharmaceuticals, Cosmetics, Textiles, Papers & Corrugated Boards, Detergents, Paints, Oil Well Drillings, Welding Electrodes, Pesticides, Ceramics, Tobacco, Mosquito Repellent Incense, Explosives, Batteries, Pencils, Leathers & other industries.

PACKING: 25Kg PP bag