Knowing Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium

Natural cellulose is the most widely distributed and most abundant polysaccharide in nature, and its sources are very rich. The current modification technology of cellulose mainly focuses on etherification and esterification. Carboxymethylation is a kind of etherification technology. Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC-Na) is a carboxymethylated derivative of cellulose and the most important ionic cellulose gum.

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What Is Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium

Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) is a water-soluble cellulose ether obtained by chemical modification of natural cellulose. Due to the poor water solubility of carboxymethyl cellulose acid structure, in order to better apply it, its products are generally made into sodium salt. Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC-Na) is an organic compound with the chemical formula [C6H7O2(OH)2OCH2COONa]n.

The cellulose thickeners are used in various applications such as pharmaceuticals, as a lubricant in eye drops and in oil & gas industry as an ingredient of drilling mud.

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Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose Uses in Food

√ It is a kind of food additive that can retain moisture 

These additives are allowed to be used in the "National Food Safety Standards and Food Additives Use Standards" and have undergone safety assessment, and will not be harmful to the body. For example, Antioxidants can prevent oil oxidation, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, sodium alginate, and xanthan gum make the taste smoother, and sodium hexametaphosphate, sodium dihydrogen phosphate, sodium tripolyphosphate, and sodium pyrophosphate can retain moisture Wait.

√ As excipient

The functional problems of excipients need to be concerned or investigated, such as the molecular weight and substitution of the suspension agent carboxymethyl cellulose sodium, the critical micelle concentration of surfactant, the maximum drug loading, and the safety. Biological limits, etc., should be studied and explained.

√ As thickener

The global cellulosic thickeners market can be segmented on the basis of thickeners agent type, application and region basis. On the basis of thickeners agent types, the cellulosic thickener can be segmented by sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, methyl cellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose, and other cellulosic thickeners.

By the way, since carboxymethylcellulose sodium is an edible material, it will not cause adverse effects on human health. As an ideal food additive, food-grade CMC-Na is widely used in food production in the food industry.

Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Eye Drops

Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose Eye Drops are artificial tears that moisten the eye and keep it hydrated for a certain period of time. Therefore, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose eye drops are used to relieve eye dryness, or discomforts such as eye burning and stinging caused by exposure to sunlight or sandstorms, and are also a protective agent to prevent further irritation.

Its side effects may occur after instillation, including eye irritation, burning and discomfort, eye pain, eye itching, visual disturbances, eye congestion, increased eye discharge, eye irritation, superficial eye damage, or corneal rubbing hurt.

Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose SDS

Precautions for safe handling

Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store the container tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Store apart from foodstuff containers or incompatible materials.

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China Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Suppliers

● Wuhan Xiju Biotechnology Co., Ltd.

Wuhan Xiju Biotechnology Co., Ltd in Hubei province of China. We specialized in active pharmaceutical ingredients, pharmaceutical intermediates, veterinary drugs and agrochemicals.

We have talented personnel and completely equipped laboratories for quality control. Our products are exported to more than 60 countries overseas, 80% of which are exported to Europe and America, and 20% to Southeast Asia, the Middle East, South Africa and other regions. Because of excellent quality and after-sales service, our company has gained a good reputation at home and abroad.

● JILIN TELY IMP & EXP CO., LTD

we are the leading manufacturer and exporter of Complex Sodium DiSilicate-best STPP substitute (40000mts per year), Zeolite detergent grade (15000mts per year), detergent enzyme (600mts per year) and CMC sodium (6000mts per year) in China.

Our products include: Complex Sodium DiSilicate--best STPP substitute for detergent powder making (it is hot selling in Europe, Mid-East, Australia and South-America. Please consider it and have a try), zeolite Detergent Grade, CMC sodium, colorful speckle (granulated, star, ring, needle shaped), mixed detergent enzyme.