
Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is a cellulose derivative that is widely used in food, pharmaceutical, and industrial applications due to its thickening, emulsifying, and stabilizing properties. It is a water-soluble polymer formed by the carboxymethylation of cellulose, which introduces carboxymethyl groups (-CH2COOH) into the cellulose structure.
Applications:
- Food Industry: Used as a food additive (E466) to improve texture, enhance mouthfeel, and extend shelf life of products like baked goods, dairy items, and sauces.
- Pharmaceuticals: Acts as a binder and disintegrant in tablet formulations and as a laxative (when used as sodium carboxymethyl cellulose).
- Cosmetics and Personal Care: Common in lotions, shampoos, and toothpastes for its thickening and emulsifying properties.
- Industrial Uses: Used as a sizing agent in paper production to enhance quality and printability, and in textiles for finishing processes. Acts as a thickener and helps in suspending dirt and stains for improved cleaning performance.
- Oil and Gas: Used in water-based drilling muds to improve viscosity and stability during drilling operations. Employed in various formulations to improve oil recovery processes.
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