Carboxymethyl cellulose

Carboxymethyl cellulose (CAS 9000-11-7), commonly sourced as CMC or cellulose gum (E466), is a water-soluble cellulose derivative used across food, pharmaceutical, and industrial markets.

Where is Carboxymethyl cellulose used?

• Food manufacturing: texture modifier and stabilizer in ice cream, bakery fillings, sauces, and low-fat dairy products
• Pharmaceutical tablets: binder and disintegrant
• Crosslinked carboxymethyl cellulose: superdisintegrant in solid dosage forms for rapid release
• Detergent and household cleaning: anti-reposition agent that prevents loosened soil from re-adhering to fabric
• Construction: improves workability and water retention in tile adhesives, gypsum compounds, and cement-based mortars
• Technical grades serve textiles, paper sizing, and drilling fluids.

Commercial specifications

• Food-grade material to FCC specifications
• Pharmaceutical grades meet USP, BP, and Ph. Eur. standards