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What is CMC & PAC

Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is usually made by the reaction of natural cellulose and caustic soda and a chlorine acetic acid made after the production of an anionic polymer.

It is cellulose carboxymethyl ether sodium salt, an anionic cellulose ether, white or milky white fibrous powder or granules. CMC can be widely used in various industries, for example Food, Pharm, Ceramic, Textile, Paint, Paper-making, Detergent etc.

The international community to this new type of modified CMC also known as “polyanionic cellulose (abbreviated PAC)”. PAC is typically used in Oil drilling industry.

Cosmetic Grade

Cosmetic Grade

THE FUNCTION OF CMC IN THE COSMETIC INDUSTRY
CMC is mainly used to thicken and to stabilize cosmetics but due to its polymeric structure that acts as film forming agent. CMC is also used to improve moisturizing effects, where its good binding, thickening and stabilizing properties are utilized. One of the main CMC applications in the cosmetic industry is the toothpaste formulation.
Benefits:
Contribute to thickening, bonding, dispersing, suspending, homogenization, emulsifying and stabilizing
Can be absorbed by the skin to prevent dry skin
Texture: Creamy white, odorless free flowing powder
Use: Skin care, facial care, oral care, toothpastes, denture creams & powders.
Applications: Typical use level 0.5-4% depending on the type of formulation desired viscosity. For external use only
Note: Specific specs can be customized according to client’s detailed requirements