SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE

Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) is a cellulose derivative with carboxymethyl groups bound to some of the hydroxyl groups of the cellulose backbone. It is a water-soluble polymer that is commonly used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in various industries.

GRADE: IP / BP / EP / USP - NF 

APPLICATIONS:

1. FOOD INDUSTRY:
    Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose is widely used in the food industry as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier.
    It is used in a variety of food products including ice cream, sauces, dressings, baked goods, and dairy products to improve                 texture, viscosity, and shelf life.

2. PHARMACEUTICALS:
      In pharmaceuticals, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose is used as a binder, disintegrant, and controlled release agent in tablet             formulations.
      It is also used as an emulsifier and suspending agent in liquid medications and as an excipient in ophthalmic solutions and eye        drops.
      Additionally, it is used in topical formulations such as creams, lotions, and ointments as a thickener and stabilizer.