General description:
Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (NaCMC) is the sodium salt of carboxymethyl cellulose, an anionic derivative. It is widely used in oral, ophthalmic, injectable, and topical pharmaceutical formulations. For solid dosage forms, it is used primarily as a binder or matrix former.
Application & Usage:
CMC is used as a viscosity modifier or thickener in numerous applications including Detergents.
In laundry detergents, it is used as a soil suspension polymer designed to deposit onto cotton and other cellulosic fabrics, creating a negatively cha