What is Na CMC

What is Na CMC

Na CMC (also known as sodium carboxymethyl cellulose salt, carboxymethyl cellulose, CMC) is a kind of cellulose widely used and used in the world today.


Na CMC, is a cellulose derivative with 100-2000 degree of polymerization of glucose, and its relative molecular weight is 242.16. White fibrous or granular powder. It is odourless, tasteless, tasteless, hygroscopic and insoluble in organic solvents.
Na CMC is used as a thickener in the food industry, as a drug carrier in the pharmaceutical industry, as a binder and anti-retrogradation agent in the daily chemical industry.


Na CMC used as sizing agent and printing paste in printing and dyeing industry. It can be used as a component of oil recovery fracturing fluid in the petrochemical industry.


Na CMC is a widely used ionic cellulose ether, widely used in petroleum, food, medicine, construction and ceramics industries, so it is also known as "industrial monosodium glutamate".