Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose (SCMC)
- HS Code: 39123100
- CAS NO. : 9004-32-4
- General Description
- Chemical Properties
- Technical Specification
- Applications
- Compliance and Certifications
- Packaging Details
- Key Features/Benefits
- Storage and Handling
General Description
Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose is a water soluble cellulose ether widely used as a thickener, stabilizer, binder, and film forming agent across food, pharmaceutical, personal care, detergent, and industrial applications. It appears as a white to off white free flowing powder and forms clear to slightly opalescent solutions in water.
SCMC is valued for its excellent viscosity control, water retention, and compatibility with a broad range of formulation systems. Its non toxic nature, chemical stability, and functional consistency make it suitable for applications requiring texture control, suspension stability, and moisture management.
Chemical Properties
• Physical State: Powder
• Solubility: Freely soluble in cold and hot water
• Ionic Nature: Anionic
Technical Specification
•Industrial grades: Active 70–80%,
•pH 9–11.5,
•low to medium viscosity.
•Food grade: Active 98%, white to cream powder,
• viscosity 700–900 cps, controlled heavy metals.
Applications
Food Industry: Used as a thickener, stabilizer, and texture modifier in sauces, dairy products, bakery fillings, and beverages.
Pharmaceuticals: Used as a binder, disintegrant, and suspending agent in tablets, syrups, and topical formulations.
Personal Care and Cosmetics: Used in toothpaste, creams, lotions, and gels to improve consistency and stability.
Detergents and Cleaning Products: Used as an anti redeposition agent and viscosity modifier.
Industrial Applications: Used in paper processing, textile sizing, adhesives, and coatings.
Compliance and Certifications
ISO
Packaging Details
25 kg HDPE bags
50 kg HDPE bags
200 kg HDPE drums
Key Features/Benefits
• Excellent thickening and viscosity control
• High water retention and stabilization capability
• Compatible with a wide range of formulations
• Available in multiple grades for diverse applications
Storage and Handling
• Store in a cool, dry place
• Protect from moisture and direct sunlight
• Keep containers tightly closed
• Avoid dust generation during handling
