SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE

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Carboxymethyl Cellulose Sodium, a versatile cellulose ether gum, boasts a pristine white to cream-colored texture. This odourless, tasteless, and non-toxic powder effortlessly dissolves in both hot and cold water.

Category Specification Details
Description
  1. A white or almost white, granular powder; odourless or almost odourless; hygroscopic.
  2. A white or almost white, granular powder.
  3. White to cream-colored powder or granules. The powder is hygroscopic.
Solubility
  1. Insoluble in alcohol, ether, and most organic solvents.
  2. Practically insoluble in acetone, ethanol, and toluene. Easily dispersed in water, giving colloidal solutions.
  3. Insoluble in alcohol, ether, and most organic solvents. Easily dispersed in water, forming a colloidal solution.
Test A
  1. A blue, cotton-like precipitate is produced.
  2. A red-purple color develops at the interface.
Test B
  1. No precipitate is produced.
  2. A fine white precipitate is formed.
Test C
  1. A dense white precipitate is formed after addition of potassium antimonite solution.
  2. A dense white precipitate is formed.
  3. No precipitate is formed.
Appearance of the solution Complies with requirements.
pH 6.0 to 8.0
Arsenic NMT 1 ppm
Heavy metals NMT 20 ppm
Chlorides NMT 0.25%
Sulphated ash 20.0% to 33.3%
Loss on drying NMT 10.0%
Assay
  1. NLT 6.5% and NMT 10.8%
  2. NLT 6.5% and NMT 9.5%
Sodium glycolate NMT 0.4%
Viscosity
  1. Apparent viscosity: 75% to 140% of the declared value.
  2. Refer to chart.

APPLICATIONS IN PHARMACEUTICALS :

  • 1) Tablet Excipient: It acts as a binder, disintegrant, and filler in tablets.
  • 2) Suspension Stabilizer: Prevents solid particles from settling in liquid suspensions.
  • 3) Viscosity Modifier: Employed to adjust and control viscosity in formulations.
  • 4) Topical Formulations: Serves as a thickening agent, ensuring desired texture and consistency in creams, gels, and ointments.

APPLICATIONS IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY :

  • 1) Serves as a valuable thickening and stabilizing agent in food products.
  • 2) Improves texture and moisture retention in gluten-free baked goods.
  • 3) Controls ice crystal growth and enhances creaminess for a smoother texture in dairy like ice cream.
  • 4) Serves as a fat replacement in low-fat foods and improves moisture retention in processed meats like sausages.

WHY CHOOSE US?

  • 1 Operating in-house lab with instruments like Brookfield viscometer, Malvern etc
  • 2 Producing various grades | Specification customization available
  • 3 Consistent excellence in product quality
  • 4 Proficient team of engineers and a dedicated sales force, ensuring after sales-support service

Standard Viscosity Range; (In-House Spec)

Test Viscosity (cps)
Viscosity, cP (1% solution at 25°C), Brookfield DV2T 400 to 800
Viscosity, cP (1% solution at 25°C), Brookfield DV2T 2200 to 4000
Viscosity, cP (1% solution at 25°C), Brookfield DV2T 6000 to 7500
Viscosity, cP (1% solution at 25°C), Brookfield DV2T 8000 to 12000
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