Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) Food Grade 3500 cps

Carboxymethyl Cellulose for Food, Detergents and Industry

Carboxymethyl Cellulose, usually called CMC, is a water-soluble polymer made from natural cellulose. Carboxymethyl cellulose thickens liquids, stabilises mixtures and holds water. In food it carries the additive code E466, and it is commonly sold as its sodium salt.

We stock food grade CMC with a viscosity of 3500 cps. The label lists carboxymethyl cellulose 99.8% and water 0.2%. It is made by Changzhou Guoyu Environmental Science and Technology Co., Ltd. in China, exported by China Star Chemical Company Limited, and packed in 25 kg bags with a two-year shelf life. Wisdo Merchants Chemical Division delivers it across Kenya and East Africa from Industrial Area, Nairobi.

Features and Benefits of Carboxymethyl Cellulose

• Food grade: Suitable as a food thickener and stabiliser.
• Medium-high viscosity: 3500 cps gives good thickening at low dosage.
• Water retention: Holds moisture in food, pastes and building products.
• Suspension and stabilisation: Keeps particles evenly dispersed.
• Anti-redeposition: Stops dirt settling back on fabric in detergents.

Technical Specifications

Property	Value
Chemical name	Carboxymethyl cellulose (sodium salt)
CAS number	9004-32-4
Food additive code	E466
HS code	3912.31
Grade	Food grade
Viscosity	3500 cps
Content (label)	CMC 99.8%, water 0.2%
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Solubility	Dissolves in water to form a viscous solution
Manufacturer	Changzhou Guoyu Environmental Science and Technology Co., Ltd.
Origin	China
Packaging	25 kg bag
Shelf life	2 years from manufacture

A batch Certificate of Analysis (COA) is available on request.

Applications of Carboxymethyl Cellulose

Food and Beverages

Food makers use CMC to thicken and stabilise ice cream, sauces, juices, bakery fillings and instant foods. It prevents ice crystals and stops ingredients separating. See our food and beverage ingredients.

Detergents and Personal Care

Detergent makers add CMC to washing powders to stop dirt redepositing on fabric. It also thickens toothpaste and liquid soaps. Browse our detergent and soap raw materials.

Drilling, Paper and Textiles

Drilling crews use CMC to control fluid loss and viscosity in water-based muds. Paper and textile mills use it in sizing and coating. View our mining, oil and gas chemicals.

How to Use

Sprinkle the powder slowly into well-stirred water to avoid lumps. Alternatively, pre-mix it with sugar or other dry ingredients first. Allow time for full hydration before checking viscosity.

Safety and Handling

• Low hazard: CMC is generally not classified as hazardous.
• Dust: Avoid breathing the dust and prevent dust clouds, which can ignite.
• Slip hazard: Wet spills become very slippery.

Always read the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Storage and Shelf Life

Store bags in a cool, dry place and avoid exposure to heat, as the label instructs. Keep them sealed, because the powder absorbs moisture. Use it within two years of manufacture.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 3500 cps mean?
It is the viscosity of a standard CMC solution, measured in centipoise. Higher numbers mean stronger thickening.

Is CMC the same as sodium CMC?
In trade, CMC usually means sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, the water-soluble salt form.

Do you deliver outside Nairobi?
Yes. We deliver across East Africa and confirm freight and timelines with your quotation.

Order Carboxymethyl Cellulose from Wisdo Merchants

Consistent viscosity gives consistent products. Wisdo Merchants Chemical Division delivers from Industrial Area, Nairobi.

Delivery: Same-day delivery within Nairobi upon order confirmation, subject to stock availability. We also deliver across East Africa, and we confirm freight and timelines with your quotation.

Request your quotation today:

• Call or WhatsApp: +254 795 938305
• Email: sales@wisdomerchants.com
• Visit: Dar es Salaam Road, Off Enterprise Road, Industrial Area, Nairobi
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