Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)

Application

It is a water-soluble polymer derived from cellulose, widely used as a viscosity modifier, thickener, and stabilizer in various industries. In mineral processing, it serves as an effective depressant for silicate and carbonate gangue minerals during flotation. It also finds extensive applications in food products as a thickening agent, in pharmaceuticals as a binder, in cosmetics for texture enhancement, and in detergents as a soil suspension aid. Its non-toxic and biodegradable properties make it particularly valuable in food and pharmaceutical formulations.