Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)
HEC (Hydroxyethyl Cellulose)
With good water retention, thickening, suspension properties, MelaColl™ HEC offers functional properties and enhance product performancein emulsion-based building materials
Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) : versatile polymer used in construction, food, and personal care, particularly valued in cosmetics for its thickening, binding, and moisture-retaining properties, enhancing toothpaste and cream products.
MelaColl Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) is white or slightly yellow, odorless, tasteless, granular, or fibrous powder. Although it is insoluble in absolute ethanol, diethyl ether or acetone, our CMC products can be quickly dispersed in hot water at 80~90>℃ and dissolve rapidly after cooling. CMC aqueous solution is relatively stable at room temperature. However, when the temperature rises to a certain level, the solution will gel, and when the temperature drops below the critical temperature, the gel will turn into a solution.
Our CMC products perform excellently in wettability, dispersibility, adhesion, thickening, emulsification, water retention, film-forming, and grease resistance. The finished film has excellent resilience, flexibility, and transparency. Our CMC products are widely used in tobacco, detergents, textiles, printing and dyeing, oil drilling, papermaking, food, coatings, pharmaceuticals, daily chemicals, construction, and other industries.
Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) is a highly versatile and widely used cellulose derivative, characterized by its carboxymethyl groups that render it soluble in water. Due to its unique properties, CMC finds applications across various industries, with different grades tailored to meet specific needs. Here’s an overview based on hypothetical grades and their applications:
Food Industry: Utilized as a thickener and stabilizer in various food products to enhance texture and stability.
Pharmaceuticals: Employed in tablet formulation as a binder and disintegrant, improving the physical properties of pharmaceuticals.
Paper Industry: Used to improve the strength, smoothness, and quality of paper products.
Cosmetics: Acts as a thickener and stabilizer in creams, lotions, and shampoos, enhancing product consistency and feel.
Detergents: Serves as a suspension agent and thickener in liquid detergents and fabric softeners, ensuring effective cleaning.
Oil Drilling: Utilized as a viscosity modifier and fluid loss control agent in drilling muds for borehole stabilization and efficient drilling operations.
Textile: Employed as a thickener in textile printing pastes to ensure even dye distribution and improve fabric hand feel.
Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) stands out for its adaptability and functionality across a broad spectrum of applications. Its grades, differentiated by viscosity and tailored properties, make it an indispensable component in industries ranging from food and pharmaceuticals to cosmetics, detergents, oil drilling, and textiles. The versatility of CMC underscores its importance as a polymer additive, enhancing product quality and performance in numerous applications.