Applications of Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)
Pharmaceuticals
- Tablet Excipient: Acts as a binder, disintegrant, and filler in tablets.
- Suspension Stabilizer: Prevents solid particles from settling in liquid suspensions.
- Viscosity Modifier: Employed to adjust and control viscosity in formulations.
- Topical Formulations: Serves as a thickening agent, ensuring desired texture and consistency in creams, gels, and ointments.
Food Industry
- Serves as a valuable thickening and stabilizing agent in food products.
- Improves texture and moisture retention in gluten-free baked goods.
- Controls ice crystal growth and enhances creaminess for a smoother texture in dairy products like ice cream.
- Serves as a fat replacement in low-fat foods and improves moisture retention in processed meats like sausages.