Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose IP

Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose IP

CMC Sodium; Cellulose gum; Sodium salt of carboxymethyl cellulose; E466 (food additive code)

CAS 9004-32-4

Chemical Formula [C₆H₇O₂(OH)₂CH₂COONa]n

Molecular Weight Varies (typically 90,000 – 700,000 Da, depending on grade)

Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose IP is a purified, pharmaceutical-grade cellulose derivative used primarily as a thickening agent, stabilizer, and binder in oral and topical drug formulations. It enhances the consistency and shelf-life of products, ensuring uniform distribution of active ingredients. Commonly found in suspensions, tablets, and gels, it is valued for its non-toxic and non-allergenic nature.

Industrial Uses

1. Pharmaceuticals

  • Tablet Binder: Ensures cohesion of tablet ingredients, improving mechanical strength and minimizing breakage during handling.
  • Suspending Agent: Keeps insoluble components evenly dispersed in liquid medications for accurate dosing.
  • Viscosity Enhancer: Adjusts the flow properties of syrups, gels, and ointments to make them easier to use and more stable.
  • Controlled Drug Release Matrix: Forms a gel barrier in gastrointestinal fluids, allowing sustained release of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
  • Stabilizer in Eye Drops: Prevents crystallization and maintains clarity and consistency in ophthalmic solutions.

2. Personal Care 

  • Thickener in Lotions & Creams: Provides body and texture, ensuring products are smooth and spreadable.
  • Stabilizer in Emulsions: Prevents separation of oil and water in emulsified products like moisturizers and conditioners.
  • Film-forming Agent: Forms a soft, protective film on skin or hair that enhances feel and appearance.
  • Rheology Modifier in Toothpaste: Controls viscosity, giving toothpaste its desirable gel-like structure and helping suspend abrasives.

3. Food & Healthcare Ingredients

  • Thickener in Sauces and Dressings: Improves texture and consistency, preventing water separation.
  • Fat Replacer in Diet Foods: Mimics the mouthfeel of fat, making low-fat foods more palatable.
  • Emulsion Stabilizer in Dairy Products: Prevents creaming or separation in milkshakes, yogurt drinks, and whipped toppings.
  • Ice Crystal Control in Ice Cream: Reduces ice formation for a smoother texture during freezing and storage.

4. Fabric Solutions

  • Sizing Agent: Add strength to yarns, reducing breakage during weaving.
  • Thickener in Printing Pastes: Maintains dye consistency for uniform printing on fabrics.
  • Finishing Agent: Enhances feel and appearance of finished textiles by providing smoothness or body.

5. Pulp & Paper Solutions

  • Surface Coating Binder: Binds pigments and fillers to the paper surface for better printability and texture.
  • Water Retention Agent: Keeps coating compounds hydrated, allowing even application and better drying performance.
  • Internal Sizing Additive: Improves paper resistance to ink bleed and enhances durability.

6. Energy

  • Drilling Fluid Viscosity Modifier: Enhances the carrying capacity of drilling muds, helping remove drill cuttings from the borehole.
  • Fluid Loss Controller: Forms a filter cake on borehole walls, minimizing the loss of drilling fluid into porous formations.
  • Cement Slurry Stabilizer: Improves pumpability and reduces separation in cement used for well casing.

Specifications

Assay Typically 99.0% (on dry basis, IP/BP/USP compliant)
Appearance White to cream-colored, free-flowing powder
Odor Odorless
Boiling Point Not applicable (polymeric solid)
Melting Point Chars without a sharp melting point
Density ~0.5–0.7 g/cm³ (bulk density)
Solubility Soluble in cold and hot water; forms clear to slightly hazy colloidal solutions
Viscosity Variable (10 – 5,000 cP or more depending on grade and concentration)
Flash Point Not applicable (non-flammable solid)

Hazard Symbols

Irritants/Sensitisers/Other Hazards

FAQs

1. What Is the Current Price of Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose In India?
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2. Where Can I Buy Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose In India?
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3. What Is the Minimum Order Quantity (Moq) For Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose?
Our minimum order quantity (moq) for Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose is designed to cater to both small-scale and large-scale needs. The moq depends on the packing size of the product which could range from 25 kg to 250kg.

4. How Can I ensure the quality Of Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose Supplied by Multichem?
We adhere to stringent quality control processes to ensure that our products meet the highest standards of purity and effectiveness. They undergo rigorous testing and quality checks to guarantee that they comply with industry specifications. We provide a certificate of analysis (CoA) with every shipment to ensure transparency and quality assurance.