Cekol

Product Line Cellulose ethers

The innovative Cekol® sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is a bio-based and biodegradable hydrocolloid, making it a preferred sustainable choice. The grades and functionality of the CMC can be tailored for specific uses such as for pharmaceutical, food, and personal care applications. Cekol® CMC is a water-soluble polymer derived from wood or cotton cellulose and produced to a minimum of 99.5% purity. The product hydrates and dissolves readily in hot and cold water and, as it is manufactured from wood cellulose, it fulfills GMO-free requirements. By choosing the right type of Cekol® CMC, formulators can achieve the desired rheology for any aqueous system, including suspensions and emulsions. In addition to controlling the rheology, Cekol® CMC is known for its excellent water retaining and film forming capacity.

  • Brand

    Cekol®

  • Chemical family

    Cellulose ether

  • Regional availability

    Global

  • Chemical name

    Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose

  • Business Line

    Paints and Coatings

  • Business contact email

    celluloseethers@nouryon.com
    You should only use this email address to find the right contact person in this specific business.

Downloads

Other Documents

Technical Bulletin CMC as pellet binder (English US)

  • Technical Bulletin | application/pdf (633.1 KB) | English

Technical Bulletin CMC for aquafeed (English US)

  • Technical Bulletin | application/pdf (1.2 MB) | English

Technical Bulletin CMC for pet food (English US)

  • Technical Bulletin | application/pdf (523.5 KB) | English

Market Segments

Pharmaceutical industry

Detailed description

Most of the Cekol® sodium carboxymethyl cellulose grades are classified as standard pharmaceutical excipient. These Cekol® grades meet the requirements of carboxymethyl cellulose sodium for pharmaceutical use by USP/NF, Ph. Eur. and most other pharmacopoeias.

Functions

  • Rheology Modifier

Applications

  • Pharmaceutical
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Food and beverage

Detailed description

Cekol® products are multifunctional and their easy-to-tailor ability combined with cost efficient performance makes them an attractive choice for many food applications. In beverages Cekol® grades protect proteins in low pH environment, provides body and mouthfeel and reduces oil ringing. For bakery products Cekol® grades improve dough strength and extend freshness and shelf-life through moisture retention. The ability to control ice crystal growth is key functionality in frozen products.

Functions

  • Rheology Modifier

Applications

  • Food and Beverage Industry
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Personal care

Detailed description

For toothpaste and oral care products manufacturers, special grades of Cekol® have been designed to address the individual needs of certain manufacturing conditions and specifications.

Functions

  • Rheology Modifier

Applications

  • Personal care
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