Carboxymethylcellulose sodium salt is used in drilling muds, in detergents as a soil-suspending agent, in resin emulsion paints, adhesives, printing inks, textile sizes and protective colloid. It acts as a stabilizer in foods. It is also employed in pharmaceuticals as a suspending agent and excipients for tablets. It is used as viscosity modifiers to stabilize the emulsions. It is used as a lubricant in artificial tears and it is used to characterize enzyme activity from endoglucanases. Synonyms: Cellulose Glycolic Acid Sodium Salt, Sodium Tylose, Sodium Cellulose Glycolate, Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose CAS No: 9004-32-4 Molecular Formula: [C6H7O2(OH)x(OCH2COONa)y]n Molecular Weight: Polymer Purity: 99% Appearance: White to cream to pale brown or slightly pale reddish yellow or cream Fine to coarse powder or crystals pH (1% solution): 6.5-8.0 Loss on Drying: 10% Sodium: As reported Viscosity (1%, 25C, Brookfield LVT): 300-700mPas Melting Point: >300 Heavy Metals: 0.015% Storage and Stability: Store product at 4C. Stable for 6 months after receipt.
Purity:
99%
Form:
White to cream to pale brown or slightly pale reddish yellow or cream Fine to coarse powder or crystals
CAS Number:
[9004-32-4]
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