CMC (Carboxymethyl Cellulose)

Why Choose Peze CMC?

As a leading manufacturer specializing in cellulose ethers and polymer additives, Peze Technology (Shijiazhuang) Co., Ltd offers top-grade Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) tailored for diverse industrial needs.

Superior Quality: Our CMC is engineered for optimal viscosity, solubility, and stability, ensuring excellent thickening, water retention, and binding properties.
Wide Applications: Ideal for food processing (as a safe stabilizer, E466), pharmaceuticals (tablet binder, wound care), textile printing, detergents, ceramics, and more.
Custom Solutions: Whether you need food-grade, industrial-grade, or specialized CMC, our technical team can tailor formulations to meet your exact requirements.
Competitive Pricing: Benefit from cost-effective solutions without compromising quality, backed by large-scale production efficiency.
Global Supply: Reliable logistics ensure timely delivery to customers worldwide.

Partner with Peze Technology for high-purity CMC that enhances product performance and efficiency.

What is the use of carboxymethyl cellulose?

Carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is a versatile water-soluble polymer with wide-ranging applications across multiple industries. In the food industry, it serves as a thickener, stabilizer, and texture modifier in products like ice cream, sauces, and baked goods to prevent ingredient separation. The pharmaceutical sector utilizes CMC as a binder in tablets, a viscosity agent in liquid medications, and in controlled-release drug formulations. Within personal care products, it functions as a thickener in toothpaste, shampoos, and lotions while providing smooth application properties.

In industrial applications, CMC acts as a key component in detergents for soil suspension, in paper manufacturing to enhance strength, and in textile printing as a dye thickener. The oil drilling industry employs CMC as a viscosity modifier in drilling fluids. Additionally, CMC finds use in ceramics, adhesives, and even biomedical applications like wound dressings due to its water retention and film-forming capabilities.

Is carboxymethylcellulose safe to eat?

Yes, carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by regulatory agencies including the FDA, EFSA, and WHO when consumed within approved limits. As a plant-derived cellulose derivative, it is non-toxic, non-allergenic, and non-digestible, passing through the body without being absorbed.

While CMC is widely used as a food additive (E466), some studies suggest that excessive intake of highly processed CMC might affect gut microbiota in sensitive individuals. However, normal consumption in processed foods poses no known health risks. It is commonly found in dairy products, gluten-free foods, and low-calorie items as a stabilizer.

CMC is also used in vegan and vegetarian products as an alternative to gelatin. For most people, it is considered a safe and functional food ingredient when used according to regulatory guidelines.