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CMC (Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose) · Thickener

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Description

CMC (Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose)

Thickener

Thickens and stabilizes gels and pastes.

TECHNICAL DATA
Product name  CMC (SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE)
Product name  | CMC (SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE)
Appearance  White or slightly yellowish powder.
Odor  Neutral or very faint.
Texture  Fine and soft.
Moisture  ≤ 10%
Ingredients / (INCI)  | Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose.
Appearance  | White or slightly yellowish powder.
Odor  | Neutral or very faint.
Texture  | Fine and soft.
Density / relative (60 °C/140 °F)  | Approximately 1.6 g/cm³
Moisture  | ≤ 10%
Density  Approximately 1.6 g/cm³
pH (20 °C/68 °F):  6.0–8.5 (1 % solution)
Product composition  Ingredients: Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose.
Physical and organoleptic characteristics of the product  relative (60 °C/140 °F):
FUNCTION
Thickener
APPLICATIONS
GelsToothpasteShampooFood

| Used in creams, lotions, gels, shampoos and skin care products / to improve stability and texture. It is also / found in hair products, where it adds softness and makes / application easier. In liquid makeup, it helps keep / the formulation uniform.

| Used at 0.1–2 %, depending on the / desired viscosity. / Disperse in the water phase with constant stirring to prevent / lumps. It can be combined with other hydrocolloids to / improve stability and performance in various formulations.

DESCRIPTION

CMC (sodium carboxymethylcellulose): thickens and stabilizes gels and pastes. Used in gels, toothpaste, shampoo and foods.

GENERAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION

Sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) is a cellulose-derived polymer with thickening, stabilizing and film-forming properties. It dissolves easily in water, forming viscous solutions that improve the stability of emulsions and gels. It is widely used in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals because of its biocompatibility.

| Sodium carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) is a cellulose-derived / polymer with thickening, stabilizing and film-forming / properties. It dissolves easily in water, forming viscous solutions that / improve the stability of emulsions and gels. It is widely used in / cosmetics and pharmaceuticals because of its biocompatibility.

Cosmetic properties of the product

CMC is an excellent thickening and stabilizing agent that improves the viscosity and texture of aqueous formulations. It forms a

protective film on the skin, helping retain moisture and prevent dryness. Its suspending ability prevents particles from settling in emulsions and gels.

Used in creams, lotions, gels, shampoos and skin care products to improve stability and texture. It is also found in hair products, where it adds softness and makes application easier. In liquid makeup, it helps keep the formulation uniform.

| CMC is an excellent thickening and stabilizing agent that improves the / viscosity and texture of aqueous formulations. It forms a / protective film on the skin, helping retain moisture and prevent / dryness. Its suspending ability prevents particles from settling / in emulsions and gels.

Practical formulation guide
Usage level: Guideline range: 0.2–1 % for gums and carbomers; depending on the desired viscosity.
Cosmetic directions for use: Used at 0.1–2 %, depending on the desired viscosity. Application
Disperse in the water phase with constant stirring to prevent  general:
lumps. It can be combined with other hydrocolloids to improve stability and performance in various formulations.
Formulation tips: Frequency: | Can be used daily.
Frequency: Can be used daily.
  • Carbomers lose viscosity with electrolytes and at acidic pH; add salts, extracts and acidic actives carefully.
  • To suspend particles (exfoliants, beads), a thickener with yield value is required, such as carbomer or xanthan gum.
  • Before scaling up, make a pilot batch and run a stability test (cycles at 4 / 25 / 45 °C/39 / 77 / 113 °F for 4 weeks, checking odor, color, pH, viscosity and separation) in the final packaging.
Compatibility: Compatible with most humectants, water-soluble actives and preservatives. Check compatibility with surfactants and salts.
Storage: Container tightly closed, in a dry place; powders absorb moisture and cake.
Precautions: Precautions and warnings This product presents no known risk of side effects at recommended use levels. Side effects: Read the ingredients and directions before applying. Do not ingest. Cosmetic use. Follow the instructions for use. Do not apply to open wounds or irritated skin. For external use. Precautions: Avoid eye contact; in case of contact with eyes, rinse with plenty of water. Discontinue use if irritation or redness occurs and consult a doctor. Keep out of reach of children. Product safety The natural ingredients have been selected to minimize the risk of adverse reactions. Side effects: | This product presents no known risk of side effects at recommended use levels. / Read the ingredients and directions before applying Precautions: | Do not ingest. Cosmetic use. Follow the instructions for use. / Do not apply to open wounds or irritated skin. For external use. / Avoid eye contact; in case of contact with eyes, / rinse with plenty of water. Discontinue use if irritation or redness occurs / and consult a doctor. / Keep out of reach of children.
Technical information for formulators: This sheet describes industrial uses of the raw material in the development of cosmetic products. It is not an efficacy claim for any finished product. The person responsible for the formulation must validate the concentration, compatibility and claims of their product in accordance with applicable regulations.
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