Aqualon® cellulose gum (CMC)
Characteristics
  • Thickener
  • Water binder (syneresis control)
  • Pseudoplastic flow
  • Thixotropy
  • Suspension
  • Gelling agent
  • Foam stabilizer
  • Adhesion
  • Lubrication
Applications
  • Toothpaste
  • Denture adhesives
  • Hair-dye powder
  • Liquid makeup, mascara, eyeliner
  • Hydrocolloid wound care

Idealized structure of CMC – DS of 1.0

Tradename: Aqualon cellulose gum (CMC)
INCI name: Cellulose gum		 Other names: CMC, Na CMC
Charge: Anionic
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