Sodium Caboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)

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Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)

Description

Daffulose, Sodium Carboxy Methyl Cellulose a Principle Product of Posy Pharmachem Pvt. Ltd., Since 1994, it serves the finest quality of products to a large number of Customers.

Daffulose – CMC is an anion type cellulose ether, white or slight yellow powder which is odourless, non poisonous, non combustible , non mouldable, solvent in cold or warm water and it results in sticky solution with good thickening , suspending Emulsifying and rheology properties. It is widely used in foods, medicines Petroleum, chemical,Textile, construction , ceramics, paper milling etc. Our Daffulose has wide range of applicability.

Our Daffulose has wide range of applicability.

Grades

Food and Pharmaceutical

GRADEViscosity
(25°C, 1% Aqueous Solution)
CPS		Viscosity
(25°C, 2% Aqueous Solution)
CPS
FM010 – 1001000
FM12120 – 2501200 – 2500
FM24250 – 4002500 – 4000
FM812800 – 12008000 – 12000
FM12201200 – 200012000 – 20000
FMSH20MIN.200020000min.
Properties
  • Superior tablet Disintegrator
  • Can be Used in Both Wet granulation and Direct Compression
  • Effective even at lower Consumption Levels
  • Superior long term dissolution stability
  • Insensitive to Tablet Hardness
  • Better Water Absorber/Retention Particle Suspender
Applications

As Thickener, Stabiliser, Emulsifier in

  • Icecreams
  • Powdered Instant Drinks
  • Fruit Squashes
  • Jellies
  • Sauces
  • Cheese Products
  • Doughnuts
  • Meringues
  • Low calorie food
  • Gulkhands

Textile

GRADEViscosity
(25°C, 1% Aqueous Solution)
CPS		Viscosity
(25°C, 2% Aqueous Solution)
CPS
TE010 – 1001000
TE12120 – 2501200 – 2500
TE28250 – 4002500 – 4000
TE812800-12008000-12000
TE12201200 – 200012000 – 20000
TE100002000 – 1000020000min.
Properties
  • Better Water Absorber
  • Film Forming, Skin Protector,
  • Colour Retention
  • Better Finishing & Sizing
  • Texture Protector

Ceramic

GRADEViscosity
(25°C, 1% Aqueous Solution)
CPS		Viscosity
(25°C, 2% Aqueous Solution)
CPS
CR010 – 1001000
CR12120 – 2501200 – 2500
CR28250 – 8002500 – 4000
CR812800 – 12008000 – 12000
PropertiesCMC immediately causes the glaze to settle like cement. The glaze is solid, hard lump in the bottom of the bucket. CMC causes the glaze to stay in suspension.
Application
  • Glazed Tiles
  • Sanitary Ware
  • Floor Tiles

Cosmetic

GRADEViscosity
(25°C, 1% Aqueous Solution)
CPS		Viscosity
(25°C, 2% Aqueous Solution)
CPS
CM010 – 1001000
CM12120 – 2501200 – 2500
CM24250 – 4002500 – 4000
CM812800 – 12008000 – 12000
CM12201200 – 200012000 – 20000
Properties
  • Better particle suspender
  • Skin protector
  • Uniform dispersion
  • Non-staining
  • Better thickener, stabiliser, homogeniser
  • Better lubricating and sugar coating properties
Application
  • Lotions
  • Tooth paste
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Creams
  • Hair Dyes

Specifications

TestsSpecifications
DescriptionWhite to cream -colored powder or granules. Hygroscopic
SolubilityIt is easily dispersed in water to form colloidal solution. Insoluble in alcohol, in ether, and in most other organic solvents.

Identification

 

(A) A red-purple color develops at the interface.
(B) A fine, white precipitate is formed.
(C) A dense precipitate is formed.
pH6.5-8.5 in a solution (1 in 100).
ViscosityNot less 75% and Not more than 140% of the declared value.
Heavy metalsNot more than 20 ppm
Loss on dryingNot more than 10.0%, dry at 105° C for 3 hours.
AssayNot less 6.5% and Not more than 9.5% of sodium (Na), calculated on the dried basis.

TestsSpecifications
AppearanceA white or almost white, granular powder, hygroscopic after drying.
SolubilityPractically insoluble in acetone, in ethanol and in toluene. It is easily dispersed in water giving colloidal solutions.
IdentificationA. A blue, cotton-like precipitate is formed.
B. No precipitate is formed.
C. The solution prepared from the sulphated ash in the test for
heavy metals gives the reactions of sodium.
(a) A dense white precipitate is formed.
(b) No precipitate is formed.
Appearance of solutionSolution S is not more opalescent than reference suspension III (2.2.1) and not more intensely coloured than reference solution Y6 (2.2.2, Method II).
pH (1%w/v solution)The pH of solution S is 6.0 to 8.0
Apparent viscosityThe apparent viscosity is not less than 75 per cent and not more than 140 per cent of the value stated on the label.
Sodium glycollateNot more than 0.4%
ChlorideNot more than 0.25%
Heavy MetalsNot more than 20 ppm
Loss on dryingNot more than 10.0%
Sulphated ash20.0% to 33.3%
Assay6.5 % to 10.8 % of sodium (Na), calculated with reference to the dried substance.

TestsSpecifications
DescriptionA white or almost white, granular powder; odourless or almost odourless; hygroscopic.
SolubilityPractically insoluble in acetone, in ethanol, in ether and in toluene. It is easily dispersed in water forming a colloidal solution.
Identification
(A)

 

A blue, cotton-like precipitate is produced.

(B)No precipitate is produced.
(C)Solution A gives the reactions of sodium salts.
(a) dense, white precipitate is formed.
(b) A yellow crystalline precipitate is formed.
Appearance of solution Solution A is not more opalescent than opalescence standard OS4 and not more intensely coloured than reference solution YS6.
pH6.0 to 8.0 determined in solution A.
Apparent viscosity75 to 140 per cent of the declared value,
ArsenicNot more than 1 ppm
Heavy metalsNot more than 20 ppm
ChlorideNot more than 0.25 per cent
Sulphated Ash20.0 to 33.3 per cent, calculated on the dried basis, determined on 1.0 g
Loss on dryingNot more than 10.0%, determined on 1.0 g by drying in an oven at 105°C.
AssayNot less than 6.5% and not more than 10.8% of Sodium, Na, calculated on the dried basis.