White Powder Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) 9004-32-4 for Pharmaceutical Industry
Product Description
This pharmaceutical-grade Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) serves as a versatile excipient with multiple functions including adhesion, thickening, emulsifying, water retention, and suspension assistance. It is widely utilized across various pharmaceutical formulations.
Applications in Pharmaceutical Formulations
- Liquid Preparations: Functions as suspension agent, thickening agent, and emulsifier
- Solid Preparations (Tablets): Serves as adhesive, disintegrating agent, and sustained-release material
Technical Specifications
CAS No.: 9004-32-4
H.S. Code: 39123100
Compliance: USP, CP Standards
| Item |
USP |
CP |
| Identification |
Conforms |
- |
| Assay (Na) (%) |
6.5-9.5 |
- |
| Viscosity (mPa.s) |
≤2% concentration 75%-140% ≥2% concentration 80%-120% |
75-140% (Viscosimeter of Brookfield type LV Model or equivalent, 25ºC) |
| pH |
6.5-8.5 |
6.5-8.0 |
| Clarity & colour of solution |
- |
Conforms |
| Loss on drying (%) |
≤10.0 |
- |
| Chloride (%) |
- |
≤0.25 |
| Sulfate (%) |
- |
≤0.5 |
| Silicate (%) |
- |
≤0.5 |
| Iron (%) |
- |
≤0.016 |
| Arsenic (%) |
- |
≤0.0003 |
| Sodium glycolate (%) |
- |
≤0.4 |
Primary Application
Tablet binders and disintegrants
Packaging Information
- Package: 25kg/kraft bag or 25kg/fiber drum
- Packing Size: 1.9cbm/mt or 3.5cbm/mt
- Gross Weight: 25.2kg or 27.5kg
Storage & Shelf Life
Store in a cool, dry place below 30°C, protected against humidity and compression. Valid for 2 years.
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