Carboxymethyl cellulose
- Createtime： 2026-04-14
- Updatetime： 2026-09-30
Product Details
| useage |
Industrial use
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| deliveryInfo |
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| appearance |
powder
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| aliasen |
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| supplyCapacity |
50000MT/Month
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| Molecular formula |
C8H15NaO8
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| harbor |
Qingdao,China
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| minorder |
1KG
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| Appearance |
White fibrous powder
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Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise focused on industry of fine chemicals research and develop, produce and sale. Shandong Huashang Chemical Co., Ltd. is located in Shan Dong Ji Nan China. we have the ability to provide you high quality products. More than 90 % of our products are exported to developed countries and regions such as north America, Europe, Japan, South Korea and the Middle East.
1. Basic Information
Name: Carboxymethyl Cellulose
Abbreviation: CMC
Alias: Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, CMC-Na
CAS No.: 9004-32-4
Repeating unit formula: C8H15NaO8
Average molecular weight: Variable, determined by degree of substitution and polymerization degree
2. Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical Properties
- Appearance: White or off-white fibrous powder
- Odor: Odorless, tasteless
- Solubility: Soluble in cold and hot water to form viscous colloidal solution; insoluble in ethanol, acetone, ether and other organic solvents
- Aqueous solution pH: 6.5–8.5
- Hygroscopicity: Moderately hygroscopic, easy to absorb moisture under high humidity environment
- Film-forming property: The aqueous solution can form transparent, tough and uniform film after drying
- Viscosity characteristic: Different viscosity grades are available based on molecular weight; viscosity decreases with rising temperature
Chemical Properties
- Molecular structure: Cellulose ether derivative, hydroxyl groups on cellulose glucose units are partially substituted by carboxymethyl sodium group (-CH2COONa)
- Ion characteristic: Anionic water-soluble polymer; precipitates when encountering heavy metal ions or strong acid
- Thermal stability: Stable below 80 °C; long-term heating above 100 °C leads to gradual viscosity reduction and thermal degradation
- Crosslinking reaction: Can form gel complex with aluminum salt, ferric salt, calcium salt
- Compatibility: Compatible with most water-soluble additives, surfactants and water-soluble polymers; incompatible with strong acid, heavy metal salts and cationic polymers
3. Main Application Fields
1. Food Thickener & Stabilizer (Core Application)
- Thickening, anti-sedimentation and emulsifying agent for beverages, ice cream, jam, baked food and instant food
- Water retention agent for noodle and meat products to improve texture and taste
2. Pharmaceutical Excipient
- Binder, disintegrant and sustained-release matrix for oral tablets and capsules
- Thickener and stabilizer for oral syrup, eye drops and external ointment
3. Daily Cosmetic Raw Material
Thickener, emulsion stabilizer and moisturizing auxiliary for facial cream, shampoo, facial mask and toothpaste
4. Industrial Chemical Auxiliary
- Drilling mud fluid loss agent for oil and gas exploitation
- Thickener and sizing agent for textile printing and papermaking industry
- Suspending stabilizer for ceramic glaze and coating
4. Quality Specification Table
| Test Item | Standard Index |
| CAS Number | 9004-32-4 |
| Repeating Unit Formula | C8H15NaO8 |
| Appearance | White fibrous powder |
| Degree of Substitution | 0.60–1.20 |
| Loss on Drying | ≤10.0% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤30.0% |
| Heavy Metals (Pb) | ≤10 ppm |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤2 ppm |
| Packaging | 25kg PE lined woven bag or fiber drum |
| Storage Condition | Hermetic dry warehouse below 25 °C; avoid damp and heavy metal pollution |
| Transportation Requirement | Water-soluble polymer powder, dust-proof sealed packaging |
| Shelf Life | 36 months under intact sealed packaging |
