Carboxymethyl Cellulose is a water-soluble cellulose derivative widely used in cosmetic and personal-care formulations as a thickener, viscosity modifier, stabilizer and film-forming agent. It helps improve product consistency, texture and formulation stability.
Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC), commonly supplied as its sodium salt and known as Cellulose Gum, is a versatile water-soluble polymer derived from plant cellulose. It hydrates in water and forms a viscous colloidal solution, making it useful for controlling the consistency and flow properties of cosmetic formulations. TCIchemicals.com
CMC provides thickening, stabilizing, suspending, binding and film-forming properties. It can help maintain uniformity in creams, lotions, gels and cleansing products while improving their texture and overall formulation stability. Different viscosity grades are available for applications ranging from light aqueous formulations to thicker cream- and lotion-type systems.