湖北博枫化工有限公司
Hubei Bofeng Chemical Co., Ltd.

Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose is a kind of organic matter, the Chemical formula is [C₆H₇O₂(OH) 2OCH₂COONA] N, is the carboxymethylated derivative of cellulose, is the most important ionic cellulose glue. Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose is usually made of natural cellulose and caustic soda and a chloroacetic acid reaction after the preparation of an anionic polymer compound, Molecular weight from thousands to millions. CMC-Na is a white fibrous or granular powder, odorless, tasteless, hygroscopic, and easy to disperse in water to form a transparent colloidal solution.

Product name: Carboxymethylcellulose sodium
Alias: Carboxymethyl cellulose, sodium salt; sodium carboxymethyl cellulose; cellulose carboxymethyl ether, sodium; cmc sodium salt; carboxyl methyl cellulose sodium; carboxy-methyl cellulose sodium; carboxymethyl cellulose sodium; cellulose carboxymethyl ether sodium; cmc sodium; cmc-4lf sodium; carbose sodium; carboximethylcellulosum sodium; carboxymethyl cellulose ether sodium; carboxymethylated cellulose pulp sodium; carboxymethylcellulosum sodium; carmellose sodium; carmellosum sodium; carmelosa sodium; cellulose gum 7h sodium; cellulose carboxymethylate sodium;
Chemical formula: [C₆H₇O₂(OH)₂OCH₂COONa]n
CAS: 9004-32-4
EINECS: 900-432-4
Melting point: 274 ℃
Density: 1.6 g/cm3
Appearance: white fibrous or granular powder
Application: thickener, emulsifier, binder, etc
Safety description: S24/25


The physical and chemical properties
Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC-NA) is a white to light yellow powder, granular or fibrous substance. It has strong moisture absorption and is easily soluble in water. When neutral or alkaline, the solution presents high Viscosity liquid. Stable to drug, light and heat. But the heat is limited to 80℃, above 80℃ for a long time heating, viscosity is reduced, insoluble in water. [3] Its relative density is 1.60, and the relative density of the thin section is 1.59. The refractive index is 1.515. It is brown when heated to 190 ~ 205℃, and carbonized to 235 ~ 248℃. Its solubility in water depends on the degree of substitution. Insoluble in acids and alcohols, does not precipitate in salt. It is not easy to ferment, and has great emulsifying power to oil and wax, and can be stored for a long time.

Classification
There are two main classes of products, alkaline and neutral, according to the different uses. The basic, industrial low Viscosity (2% aqueous solution) is 0.2-0.5 Pa·s; The Viscosity (2% aqueous solution) was 0.3 ~ 0.6Pa·s for industrial use and 0.8 ~ 1.0Pa·s for industrial use.
The main application
Widely used in petroleum industry drilling mud treatment agent, synthetic detergents, organic detergent, textile printing and dyeing sizing agent, daily chemical product Water Solubility viscosity enhancer, pharmaceutical industry viscosity enhancer and emulsifier, food industry thickening agent, ceramic industry adhesive, industrial paste, paper industry sizing agent, etc. [4] Used as a flocculant in water treatment, mainly used in wastewater sludge treatment, can improve the solid content of filter cake
Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose is also a thickening agent, because of its good functional characteristics in the food industry has been widely used, it also promotes the rapid and healthy development of the food industry to a certain extent. For example, it can be used to stabilize sour milk drinks and increase the viscosity of yogurt system because it has a certain thickening and emulsifying effect. Because of its hydrophilicity and rehydration, it can be used to improve the edible quality of bread and steamed bread, prolong the shelf life of pasta products and enhance the taste. Because it has a certain gelling effect, it is helpful for food to form gels better, so it can be used in the manufacture of jelly and jam. It can also be used as an edible coating material, used in combination with other thickening agents, smear on some food surface, can maximize the freshness of food, and because it is an edible material, will not cause adverse effects on human health. Therefore, as an ideal food additive, food grade CMC-NA is widely used in food production in the food industry.