Carboxy Methyl Cellulose Sodium (CMC) /E466

DESCRIPTION- This synthetically made polymer is derived from cellulose, which is made water-soluble by undergoing a chemical reaction. This ingredient is of astronomical value in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry due to the multifarious benefits it provides when added to various preparations.

INCI Name- Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium

Molecular Formula- C8H16NaO8

Alternate Names Cellulose Gum, Carboxymethyl Cellulose, Croscarmellose Sodium

Purity of the Ingredient-99%

Country of Origin- India

BENEFITS AND USES- 

• It is utilised for treating dry and red eyes and is used in making artificial teardrops and lens solutions.
• It stops your lotions, creams from separating, and controls the thickness and texture of liquids, creams, and gels.
• It helps to stabilize your formulations and increase their shelf life.
• You can find it in eye drops, personal care items, and cosmeceuticals for the numerous benefits it provides.
• It increases the thickness of your shampoos, conditioners, and hair masks and gives them a creamy texture.
• You can add it to your serums to make their consistency less runny and impart more humectant properties to them.

HOW IT WORKS- 

• It works by enhancing the viscosity of the formulations to which it is added.
• It acts as a humectant and prevents dryness and irritation when added to pharmaceutical preparations.

CONCENTRATION AND SOLUBILITY- 

• The maximum recommended concentration of use is 2% of the formulation.
• It is soluble in water but is insoluble in oil and ethanol.

HOW TO USE- 

• Heat the water phase to 60^o
• Add our pure CMC sodium to it while stirring continuously with a mixer
• Add the mixture to the heated oil phase.
• Adjust the pH to complete the formulation.