TE XTU RECEL ™ C MC
Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose for
Industrial Applications
WH AT I S T EX T U R EC E L™ C M C ?
TEXTURECEL™ Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) Water-Soluble Polymers are cellulose ethers that are derived from natural
wood or other cellulosic materials. To obtain TEXTURECEL™ CMC, wood pulp is treated with sodium hydroxide to form alkali
cellulose. The alkali cellulose is then treated with monochloroacetic acid to obtain carboxymethyl cellulose.
Na+
- OOC–CH
2
OH OH OH
O OH
+ Monochloroacetic Acid
O O
O HO O O
O O
HO OH O
O OH
HO O
OH n
CH2–COO -
Na+
CELLULOSE TEXTURECEL™ NaCMC
Wood Pulp Carboxymethyl Cellulose
IFF is the world leader in cellulosic derivatives
TEXTURECEL™ CMC offers an exceptional range of properties that can be fine-tuned to create customizable solutions.
A key component of many consumer products, industrial products and intermediates, TEXTURECEL™ CMC is backed by
a world-class Research & Development team, regional Technical Application teams and regional laboratories. It is widely
used in food, pharmaceutical, energy storage, pulp and paper, agriculture and many other industries.
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T EX T UR ECEL™ C M C O F F E RS A
U N I QU E R AN GE O F F U N C TIO N A L
PR O P E RT I ES
TEXTURECEL™ CMC is our most widely used polymer for industrial applications. It provides a vast number of functional
properties and is cost-effective.
• Water solubility • Stable in a wide pH-range (pH 3.5 – 12)
• Thickening: clear viscous solutions, range of viscosities • Stable with monovalent, unstable with bi- or trivalent cations
(30 to 60,000 mPas in 2% solution) • Compatible with most other formulation components
• Rheology modification • No odor, no taste
• Pseudoplastic / shear thinning or Newtonian • Inhibits crystallization
• Anionic • Film-forming
• Low surface tension: less foam formation compared • Compatible with minor amounts of selected solvents in the
to other cellulose ethers presence of water
• Lubricant • Approved food additive, suitable for food contact
• Excellent water-binding properties (150 g water / 1 g)
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A R AN GE O F FU N C TIO N A L
PR O P E RT I ES
Enables the customization of Rheology
required viscosity and rheology
modification properties. Modification
Exhibits excellent solubility in
Water water; compatible with minor
amounts of selected solvents
Solubility in the presence of water.
Approved food additive; used
in specialty packaging for food
contact and other consumer
applications; not absorbed in
Low Toxicity –
the gastrointestinal tract due Food Contact
to high molecular weight.
Forms transparent, odorless
and tasteless solutions; a
Viscosity wide range of viscosities can
be reached, from 30 to 60,000
mPas in a 2% solution; an
excellent economic option for
basic thickening properties.
Cost-effective film-former for a Film Forming
wide range of applications.
Solutions of TEXTURECEL™
CMC exhibit shear-thinning
Pseudo- behavior.
Plastic
Exhibits excellent water-binding
capabilities; used as a carrier in
hydrophilic solutions, binding Binding
other chemicals and particles.
Stable in a wide pH range
from 3.5 to 12.
pH Stability
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T EX T UR ECEL™ C M C A P P L ICATIO NS
TEXTURECEL™ CMC is a versatile water-soluble polymer. Because it is highly effective at low concentrations, it is an excellent
economic option for a wide range of industrial applications.
Used in specialty paper applications; used
as a coating to improve processing and
Specialty printing capabilities; used to create an oil-
Paper barrier on packaging when a food-contact
Used in water-based coatings polymer is necessary.
and inks formulations for
their thickening and rheology
Coatings
modification properties; & Inks
extremely versatile and
economical, offering a
natural alternative to
synthetic polymers.
Used in Li-Ion batteries as an
anode binder; combined with Styrene
Butadiene Rubber to coat graphite onto
copper; provides the slurry a suitable
Batteries & viscosity, suspension properties and
coating ability; binds the graphite solid
Energy particles together; can be used in the
Storage cathode and other battery and energy
Used as adhesives to storage devices/applications.
control the viscosity,
migration and other essential
Adhesives
performance characteristics.
Used in crop treatment as a stabilizer and
rheology modifier; acts as an emulsion
stabilizer and promotes good spray
homogeneity; products considered inert
Household Agriculture adjuvants by the EPA and allowed in crop
Used in consumer and industrial protection products.
cleaning products such as multi-
purpose detergents, shower and Home care
toilet cleaners, mildew and lime products
removal products, etc.
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CO MM ONLY US E D
T EX T UR ECEL™ P R O D U C TS
TEXTURECEL™ CMC comes in a wide range of molecular TEXTURECEL™ applications summary and selection grid.
weights and viscosities to meet your specific needs.
Viscosity in
TEXTURECEL™ CMC
2% solution Applications TEXTURECEL™
TEXTURECEL™ 30 GA Granular 30 cps.
TEXTURECEL™ 30 PA 30 cps. Ceramic glazes •
TEXTURECEL™ 100 GA Granular 100 cps.
TEXTURECEL™ 100 PA 100 cps.
Energy storage •
TEXTURECEL™ 1000 GA Granular 1000 cps. Agriculture, crop protection •
TEXTURECEL™ 1000 PA 07 1000 cps. Pulp and paper •
TEXTURECEL™ 2000 GA 07 Granular 2000 cps. Mining •
TEXTURECEL™ 2000 PA 2000 cps.
TEXTURECEL™ 20000 GA Granular 20000 cps.
Water drilling •
TEXTURECEL™ 20000 PA 07 20000 cps. Other industrial app. •
TEXTURECEL™ 30000 GA Granular 30000 cps.
TEXTURECEL™ 40000 GA Granular 40000 cps. • Occasionally used • Often used - Reference material
TEXTURECEL™ 40000 PA 40000 cps.
TEXTURECEL™ 45000 PA 45000 cps.
TEXTURECEL™ 60000 GA Granular 60000 cps.
TEXTURECEL™ 60000 PPA 07 60000 cps.
PR O CES S I NG R ECO M M E N DATIO N S
FO R T EX T UR EC EL™ C M C
How to prepare aqueous solutions of
TEXTURECEL™ CMC?
TEXTURECEL™ CMC polymers are water-soluble; the particles will
swell and hydrate to solubilize. To obtain a TEXTURECEL™ CMC
solution, use the right TEXTURECEL™ CMC concentration with
the right rate of addition and shear.
Depending on the TEXTURECEL™ CMC grade, concentrations in
water can reach two to five percent.
In order to prevent lumping at higher concentration levels,
we recommend pre-blending TEXTURECEL™ CMC with
other formulation components.
Please contact an IFF representative for details.
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Midland – ETHOCEL™ / METHOCEL™
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Stade – METHOCEL™
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Shanghai
West Virginia
Institute – POLYOX™ Delaware
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Louisiana
Plaquemine – METHOCEL™ India
Hyderabad
: R&D/TS
: Production
10 Production Sites
on 3 continents
WH AT WE D O
TEXTURECEL™ CMC for industrial applications is available only from IFF and its distributors. IFF’s Global Specialty Solutions
business, manufactures cellulosic polymers alongside other IFF portfolio products. Our dedicated team of experts commercializes
these products into various global markets.
WH O WE AR E
We are innovative problem solvers, drawing on deep application understanding and market insight to help our customers turn
challenges into high-value business opportunities.
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Enhancing
Solutions for
Global the Industry
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Solutions
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