AQUALON CMC

Aqualon CMC is a white or slightly yellowish, almost odourless and tasteless hydroscopic powder, consisting of very fine particles, fine granules or fine fibres. 
Aqualon CMC is a water soluble polymer which can be used as a polyelectrolyte cellulose derivative.
Aqualon CMC is an anionic water-soluble polymer that is widely used in toothpastes as a thickener to bind water for the prevention of syneresis and impart desirable flow properties appearance totoothpaste formulations.

CAS Number: 9004-32-4

Aqualon CMC gum is an anionic water-soluble polymer that is widely used in dentifrices to thicken the paste, bind water for prevention of syneresis, and impart desirable flow properties to the formulation.
Aqualon CMC is made by reacting sodium monochloroacetate with alkalicellulose under rigidly controlled conditions. 
The resultant anionic polymer is purified and dried. 

Purified cmc for personal care and cosmetic applications is typically sold at 99.5 percent minimum purity. 
In addition to thickening aqueous systems, Aqualon CMC is used in personal care products for water binding, syneresis control and its ability to suspend pigments and active ingredients in solution. 
Aqualon CMC is an anionic, water-soluble polymer. 

A variety of cmc grades are available, with varying degrees of substitution, viscosities and particle sizes. 
S-types provide smooth solutions, based on uniform substitution. 
O-types provide solubility and viscosity stability on storage in low pH media. 

Aqualon CMC grades designated P or PH are compliant with the monograph requirements of the National Formulary.
Aqualon CMC acts as a thickener, binder, stabilizer, suspending agent and flow controlling agent.
Aqualon CMC forms fine films that are resistant to oils, greases, and organic solvents.

Aqualon CMC dissolves rapidly in cold water, Acts as a protective colloid reducing water losses.
Aqualon CMC is suitable for use in food systems.
Aqualon CMC (Carboxymethyl Cellulose) is a product line of water-soluble cellulose derivatives that are used in a variety of industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and industrial applications.

Aqualon CMC is a modified cellulose polymer derived from natural cellulose sources, such as wood pulp or cotton fibers. 
Aqualon CMC is chemically modified by introducing carboxymethyl groups (-CH2-COOH) onto the cellulose backbone.
Aqualon CMC is physiologically inert.

Aqualon CMC is an anionic polyelectrolyte.
Aqualon CMC is a family of chemically modified cellulose derivatives containing the carboxymethyl ether group (-O-CH2-COO-) bound to some of the hydroxyl groups of the glucopyranose monomers that make up the cellulose backbone. 
When Aqualon CMC is recovered and presented as the Sodium salt, the resulting polymer is what is known as Aqualon CMC, and has the general chemical formula, [C6H7O2(OH)x(OCH2COONa)y]n.

Aqualon CMC was discovered shortly after Word War 1 and has been produced commercially since the early 1930s. 
Aqualon CMC is produced by treating cellulose with an aqueous sodium hydroxide solution followed by monochloroacetic acid or its sodium salt. 
In a parallel reaction two by-products, sodium chloride and sodium glycolate, are produced. 

Once these by-products are removed, high purity Sodium carboxymethylcellulose is obtained. 
As a general rule, the obtained material has a slight excess of sodium hydroxide and has to be neutralised. 
The neutralisation endpoint can affect the properties of the material. 

In the final step, the material is dried, milled to the desired particle size, and packaged.
Aqualon CMC, often abbreviated as Na-CMC or simply CMC, is a versatile and widely used chemical compound. 
Aqualon CMC is derived from cellulose, a natural polymer found in the cell walls of plants. 

Aqualon CMC is a water-soluble polymer and is used for a variety of purposes in various industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and more.
Aqualon CMC belongs to the class of anionic linear structured cellulose. 
In addition to toothpaste formulations, Aqualon CMC is also used in denture adhesive creams and powders to provide hold. 

Aqualon CMC is available in wide variety of grades to meet formulation needs. 
Aqualon CMC is derivatized from natural, renewable resources.
Aqualon CMC is biodegradable, but not readily biodegradable, and it is not expected to bioaccumulate.

Aqualon CMC is components consist of polysaccharide composed of fibrous tissues of plants. 
Aqualon CMC is a water dispersible sodium salt of carboxy-methyl ether of cellulose that forms a clear colloidal solution. 
Aqualon CMC is a hygroscopic material that has the ability to absorb more than 50% of water at high humidity. 

Aqualon CMC is also a natural polymeric derivative that can be used in detergents, food and textile industries.
Aqualon CMC is a water-soluble polymer. 
As a solution in water, Aqualon CMC has thixotropic properties. 

Aqualon CMC is useful in helping to hold the components of pyrotechnic compositions in aqucous suspension (e.g., in the making of black match). 
Aqualon CMC is also an especially effective binder that can be used in small amounts in compositions, where the binder can intcrfere with the intended effect (e.g., in strobe compositions). 
However, its sodium content obviously precludes its use in most color compositions. 

Aqualon CMC is manufactured from cellulose by various proccsses that replacc some of the hy drogen atoms in the hydroxyl[OH] groups of the cellulose molecule with acidic carboxymethyl [-CH2CO.OH] groups，which are neutralized to form the corresponding sodium salt. 
Aqualon CMC is white when pure; industrial grade material may be grayish-white or cream granules or powder.
Aqualon CMC is a low concern for toxicity to aquatic organisms.

Aqualon CMC is used for its thickening and swelling properties in a wide range of complex formulated products for pharmaceutical, food, home, and personal care applications, as well as in paper, water treatment, and mineral processing industries. 
Aqualon CMC is tackifier, at room temperature, it is non-toxic tasteless white flocculent powder, it is stable and soluble in water, aqueous solution is neutral or alkaline transparent viscous liquid, it is soluble in other water-soluble gums and resins, it is insoluble in organic solvents such as ethanol. 

Aqualon CMC is the substituted product of cellulosic carboxymethyl group. 
According to their molecular weight or degree of substitution, Aqualon CMC can be completely dissolved or insoluble polymer, the latter can be used as the weak acid cation of exchanger to separate neutral or basic proteins.

Aqualon CMC can form highly viscous colloidal solution with adhesive, thickening, flowing, emulsifying, shaping, water, protective colloid, film forming, acid, salt, suspensions and other characteristics, and it is physiologically harmless, so it is widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, oil, paper, textiles, construction and other areas of production.
Aqualon CMC has a minimum purity of 99.5%. An anionic water-soluble polymer derived from cellulose, it has the following functions and properties.
Aqualon CMC acts as a thickener, binder, stabilizer, protective colloid, suspending agent, and rheology, or flow control agent. 

Aqualon CMC forms films that are resistant to oils, greases, and organic solvents. 
Aqualon CMC is a white or slightly yellowish powder.
Aqualon CMC or cellulose gum is a cellulose derivative with carboxymethyl groups (-CH2-COOH) bound to some of the hydroxyl groups of the glucopyranose monomers that make up the cellulose backbone. 

Aqualon CMC is often used as its sodium salt, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose. 
Aqualon CMC used to be marketed under the name Tylose, a registered trademark of SE Tylose.
A semisynthetic, water-soluble polymer in which CH 2 COOH groups are substituted on the glucose units of the cellulose chain through an ether link- age. 

Since the reaction occurs in an alkaline medium, the prod- uct is the sodium salt of the carboxylic acid R-O- CH 2 COONa.
Aqualon CMC for oenological use is prepared exclusively from wood by treatment with alkali and monochloroacetic acid or its sodium salt.
Aqualon CMC inhibits tartaric precipitation through a "protective colloid" effect. 

Aqualon CMC a colorless, odorless, water-soluble polymer. 
Aqualon CMC, NaCMC or CMC, was first developed in 1947. 
Commonly known as carboxymethyl cellulose, it is composed of the sodium salt of an alkaline modified cellulose. 

Aqualon CMC is water-soluble but will react with heavy metal salts to form films that are clear, tough and insoluble in water. 
Aqualon CMC is thixotropic, becoming less viscous when agitated. 
In most cases, Aqualon CMC functions as a polyelectrolyte. 

Aqualon CMC is used commercially in detergents, food product and as size for textiles and paper. 
In conservation, Aqualon CMC has been used as an adhesive for textiles and paper. 
Aging studies indicate that most Aqualon CMC polymers have very good stability with negligible discoloration or weight loss.

Aqualon CMC is the sodium salt of carboxymethyl cellulose, an anionic derivative.
Aqualon CMC is widely used in oral and topical pharmaceutical formulations, primarily for its viscosity-increasing properties. 
Viscous aqueous solutions are used to suspend powders intended for either topical application or oral and parenteral administration. 

Aqualon CMC may also be used as a tablet binder and disintegrant, and to stabilize emulsions.
Aqualon CMC dissolves rapidly in cold or hot water. 
Aqualon CMC is suitable for use in food systems. 

Aqualon CMC is physiologically inert. 
Aqualon CMC is also used in cosmetics, toiletries, surgical prosthetics, and incontinence, personal hygiene, and food products.
Aqualon CMC is one of the most significant byproducts of cellulose ethers which are created by natural cellulose modification as a type of cellulose derivate with an ether structure. 

Termed Aqualon CMC, this polymer has a poor water solubility of the acid form of CMC and is typically preserved as sodium carboxymethylcellulose.
Aqualon CMC is utilized in numerous industries and is referred to as monosodium glutamate in the workplace. 
Aqualon CMC is an offshoot of CMC. 

Aqualon CMC is a crucial by-product of cellulose ethers and is typically created by altering natural cellulose. 
Since the Aqualon CMC compound is typically poorly soluble in water, sodium CMC can be used to preserve it. 
Aqualon CMC has dispersibility and is soluble in cold water. 

Emulsifying dispersion and solid dispersion are two of sodium Aqualon CMC's peculiar chemical properties. 
Aqualon CMC can be categorized as a derivative of a natural polymer.
Aqualon CMC, one of major cellulosic ethers, is widely used as a binding, thickening and stabilising agent (Lee et al. 2018).

Pharmaceutical grades of Aqualon CMC are available commercially at degree of substitution (DS) values of 0.7, 0.9, and 1.2, with a corresponding sodium content of 6.5%–12% wt. 
Aqualon CMC is also available in several different viscosity grades. 
Aqualon CMC is highly soluble in water at all temperatures, forming clear solutions. 

Aqualon CMCs solubility depends on its degree of substitution.
Aqualon CMC is an anionic water-soluble polymer based on renewable cellulosic raw material. 

Aqualon CMC functions as a rheology modifier, binder, dispersant, and an excellent film former. 
These attributes make Aqualon CMC a preferred choice as a bio-based hydrocolloid in multiple applications.
Aqualon CMC is an anionic polyelectrolyte.

FEMA: 2239 | CARBOXYMETHYLCELLULOSE
storage temp.: room temp
solubility: H2O: 20 mg/mL, soluble
form: low viscosity
pka: 4.30(at 25℃)
color: White to light yellow
Odor: Odorless
PH Range: 6.5 - 8.5
PH: pH (10g/l, 25℃) 6.0～8.0
Viscosity: 900 to 1400 mPa-s(1 %, H2O, 25 ℃)

In the pharmaceutical industry, Aqualon CMC is used as an excipient in tablet formulations, helping to bind the active ingredients together and control the release of the drug. 
Aqualon CMC can also be used as a suspending agent in liquid medications.
Aqualon CMC is found in various cosmetic and personal care items, such as creams, lotions, shampoos, and toothpaste, where it serves as a thickening agent, stabilizer, and binder to improve product consistency and texture.

Aqualon CMC is used in the paper and pulp industry as a surface-sizing agent to improve paper quality, enhance printing properties, and increase resistance to ink penetration.
Aqualon CMC can be used as a sizing agent to add strength and stiffness to yarns, as well as a dye thickener to improve the uniformity of color application.
Aqualon CMC is employed as a thickening and stabilizing agent in water-based paints and coatings, helping to control viscosity and improve the flow and coverage of the paint.

Aqualon CMC can be found in detergent formulations to act as a thickener and stabilizer, enhancing the performance of liquid detergents and reducing product separation.
Aqualon CMC may be used in products like cement-based mortars and tile adhesives to improve workability and adhesion properties.
Aqualon CMC is used as part of drilling fluid formulations to control viscosity, prevent fluid loss, and improve the drilling process.

Aqualon CMC can be utilized in mining operations for various purposes, including dust suppression, ore pelletization, and tailings disposal.
Aqualon CMC can be used in environmental applications, such as in wastewater treatment as a flocculant and in soil erosion control to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.
Aqualon CMC is used warm water or cold water when preparing the solution, and stir till it completely melts. 

Aqualon CMC is available as a white to almost white, odourless, tasteless, granular powder.
Aqualon CMC is an anionic polymer with a clarified solution dissolved in cold or hot water. 
Aqualon CMC functions as a thickening rheology modifier, moisture retention agent, texture/body building agent, suspension agent, and binding agent in personal products and toothpaste. 

Aqualon CMC is desirable because the catalysis product (glucose) is easily measured using a reducing sugar assay, such as 3,5-dinitrosalicylic acid.
Using Aqualon CMC in enzyme assays is especially important in screening for cellulase enzymes that are needed for more efficient cellulosic ethanol conversion.
Aqualon CMC can be used to create edible films for various purposes, such as encapsulating flavors or improving food packaging.

Aqualon CMC is cost-effective and environmentally friendly because it is derived from renewable resources, such as wood pulp or cotton cellulose.
Aqualon CMC is used as a highly effective additive to improve the product and processing properties in various fields of application - from foodstuffs, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals to products for the paper and textile industries.

Aqualon CMC was misused in early work with cellulase enzymes, as many had associated whole cellulase activity with CMC hydrolysis.
Aqualon CMC is one of the most important products of cellulose ethers, which are formed by natural cellulose modification as a kind of cellulose derivate with an ether structure. 
Due to the fact that the acid form of Aqualon CMC has poor water solubility, it is usually preserved as sodium carboxymethylcellulose, which is widely used in many industries and regarded as monosodium glutamate in industry.
Aqualon CMC is used in cigarette adhesive, fabric sizing, footwear paste meal, home slimy. 

Aqualon CMC is used in interior painting architectural, building lines melamine, thickening mortar, concrete enhancement.
Aqualon CMC is synthesized by the alkali-catalyzed reaction of cellulose with chloroacetic acid.
The amout of added water depends on variety and the use of multiple requirements.

High viscosity Aqualon CMC is a white or slightly yellow fibrous powder, hygroscopic, odorless, tasteless, non-toxic, easy to ferment, insoluble in acids, alcohols and organic solvents, easily dispersed to form colloidal solution in water. 
Aqualon CMC is reacted by the acid and fibrous cotton, it is mainly used for water-based drilling fluids tackifier, it has certain role of fluid loss, it has strong salt and temperature resistance especially.
Aqualon CMC, is a cellulose derivative with 100-2000 degree of polymerization of glucose, and its relative molecular weight is 242.16.

Aqualon CMC white fibrous or granular powder. 
Aqualon CMC is odourless, tasteless, tasteless, hygroscopic and insoluble in organic solvents.
Aqualon CMC is used as a thickener in the food industry, as a drug carrier in the pharmaceutical industry, as a binder and anti-retrogradation agent in the daily chemical industry.

Aqualon CMC is a water-soluble polymer derived from cellulose through a chemical modification process. 
Carboxymethyl groups (-CH2-COOH) are introduced into the cellulose structure. 
These carboxymethyl groups make the cellulose molecule more water-soluble and provide it with its unique properties.

The viscosity of Aqualon CMC solutions can be controlled by adjusting the concentration of the polymer. 
This property makes it suitable for a wide range of applications, from thin solutions in beverages to thick gels in some pharmaceutical formulations.
Aqualon CMC is stable over a wide pH range, making it suitable for use in both acidic and alkaline environments. 

This is particularly important in the food industry where it can be used in a variety of products with different pH levels.
Aqualon CMC is generally considered safe for consumption and topical use. 
Aqualon CMC is non-toxic and non-allergenic, which contributes to its widespread use in food and pharmaceutical products.

Aqualon CMC is highly hydrophilic, meaning it has a strong affinity for water. 
Aqualon CMC is incompatible with strongly acidic solutions and with the soluble salts of iron and some other metals, such as aluminum, mercury, and zinc. 
Aqualon CMC is also incompatible with xanthan gum. 

Precipitation may occur at pH < 2, and also when it is mixed with ethanol (95%).
Aqualon CMC forms complex coacervates with gelatin and pectin. 

Aqualon CMC also forms a complex with collagen and is capable of precipitating certain positively charged proteins.
Food and pharmaceutical grade Carboxymethylcellulose is required by law to contain not less than 99.5% pure Aqualon CMC and a maximum of 0.5% of residual salts (sodium chloride and sodium glycolate). 

Uses Of Aqualon CMC:
Aqualon CMC is used in food under the E number E466 or E469 (when it is enzymatically hydrolyzed), as a viscosity modifier or thickener, and to stabilize emulsions in various products, including ice cream.
Aqualon CMC is used in baking breads and cakes. 
The use of Aqualon CMC gives the loaf an improved quality at a reduced cost, by reducing the need of fat. 

Aqualon CMC is commonly used as a thickener in food products, such as sauces, soups, dressings, and ice cream. 
In the food industry, Aqualon CMC helps improve texture and consistency.
Aqualon CMC can be used as a stabilizing agent in many food and beverage products to prevent ingredient separation or settling.

Aqualon CMC has the ability to retain water, making it useful in applications like bakery products to maintain moisture and extend shelf life.
Aqualon CMC is used as a binding agent in pharmaceuticals to hold tablet ingredients together and provide controlled release properties.
In cosmetic and personal care products, Aqualon CMC is used to disperse or dissolve ingredients evenly, improving product consistency.

In industrial applications, Aqualon CMC is utilized as a viscosity modifier in various formulations, such as detergents, paints, and adhesives.
Aqualon CMC is used in drilling fluids to help control the viscosity and fluid properties.
Aqualon CMC is also used as an emulsifier in biscuits. 

By dispersing fat uniformly in the dough, Aqualon CMC improves the release of the dough from the moulds and cutters, achieving well-shaped biscuits without any distorted edges. 
Aqualon CMC can also help to reduce the amount of egg yolk or fat used in making the biscuits. 
Use of Aqualon CMC in candy preparation ensures smooth dispersion in flavor oils, and improves texture and quality. 

Aqualon CMC is also used extensively in gluten-free and reduced-fat food products.
Aqualon CMC is used to achieve tartrate or cold stability in wine, an innovation that may save megawatts of electricity used to chill wine in warm climates. 
Aqualon CMC is more stable than metatartaric acid and is very effective in inhibiting tartrate precipitation. 

Aqualon CMC is reported that KHT crystals, in presence of CMC, grow slower and change their morphology.
Their shape becomes flatter because they lose 2 of the 7 faces, changing their dimensions. 
Aqualon CMC is frequently called simply carboxymethyl cellulose and also known as cellulose gum. 

Aqualon CMC is derived from purified cellulose from cotton and wood pulp. 
Aqualon CMC is a water dispersible sodium salt of carboxy-methyl ether of cellulose that forms a clear colloidal solution. 
Aqualon CMC is a hygroscopic material that has the ability to absorb more than 50% of water at high humidity. 

Aqualon CMC is used in chewing gums, margarines and peanut butter as an emulsifier.
Aqualon CMC has been used extensively to characterize enzyme activity from endoglucanases (part of the cellulase complex); it is a highly specific substrate for endo-acting cellulases, as its structure has been engineered to decrystallize cellulose and create amorphous sites that are ideal for endoglucanase action.
Aqualon CMC is used as a soil suspension polymer designed to deposit onto cotton and other cellulosic fabrics, creating a negatively charged barrier to soils in the wash solution.

Aqualon CMC is also used as a thickening agent, for example, in the oil-drilling industry as an ingredient of drilling mud, where it acts as a viscosity modifier and water retention agent.
Aqualon CMC is sometimes used as an electrode binder in advanced battery applications (i.e. lithium ion batteries), especially with graphite anodes.
Aqualon CMC's water solubility allows for less toxic and costly processing than with non-water-soluble binders, like the traditional polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF), which requires toxic n-methylpyrrolidone (NMP) for processing.

Aqualon CMC is often used in conjunction with styrene-butadiene rubber (SBR) for electrodes requiring extra flexibility, e.g. for use with silicon-containing anodes.
Aqualon CMC is also used in ice packs to form a eutectic mixture resulting in a lower freezing point, and therefore more cooling capacity than ice.
Aqueous solutions of Aqualon CMC have also been used to disperse carbon nanotubes, where the long Aqualon CMC molecules are thought to wrap around the nanotubes, allowing them to be dispersed in water.

In conservation-restoration, Aqualon CMC is used as an adhesive or fixative (commercial name Walocel, Klucel).
Aqualon CMC is also a natural polymeric derivative that can be used in detergents, food and textile industries.
Aqualon CMC can be used as a binder in the preparation of graphene nano-platelet based inks for the fabrication of dye sensitized solar cells (DSSCs).

Aqualon CMC can also be used as a viscosity enhancer in the development of tyrosinase based inks for the formation of electrodes for biosensor applications.
Aqualon CMC is used as a support material for a variety of cathodes and anodes for microbial fuel cells.
Aqualon CMC salt is used in drilling muds, in detergents as a soil-suspending agent, in resin emulsion paints, adhesives, printing inks, textile sizes and protective colloid. 

Aqualon CMC acts as a stabilizer in foods. 
Aqualon CMC is also employed in pharmaceuticals as a suspending agent and excipients for tablets. 
Aqualon CMC is used as viscosity modifiers to stabilize the emulsions. 

Aqualon CMC is used as a lubricant in artificial tears and it is used to characterize enzyme activity from endoglucanases.
Aqualon CMC is a widely used ionic cellulose ether, widely used in petroleum, food, medicine, construction and ceramics industries, so it is also known as "industrial monosodium glutamate".
Aqualon CMC is frequently used as a thickening agent in a wide range of food products, such as salad dressings, sauces, and ice cream. 

Aqualon CMC imparts viscosity and helps to stabilize these products.
Aqualon CMC acts as a stabilizer and prevents ingredients from separating in products like beverages, including soft drinks and fruit juices.
In salad dressings, Aqualon CMC helps create stable emulsions of oil and water, preventing them from separating.

In the pharmaceutical industry, Aqualon CMC can be used as a binder in tablet formulations to hold the ingredients together.
In oral suspensions and liquid medications, Aqualon CMC helps to suspend solid particles uniformly in the liquid, ensuring consistent dosing.
In cosmetics and personal care products, Aqualon CMC can be used to improve the moisture retention properties of creams and lotions.

Aqualon CMC is used in paper manufacturing to coat the surface of paper, improving its printability and smoothness.
In the oil and gas industry, Aqualon CMC can be used in drilling fluids to control viscosity and fluid loss.
Aqualon CMC is sometimes used in the textile industry as a sizing agent to improve the weaving process.

For its thickening and swelling properties, Aqualon CMC is used in a variety of intricately formulated products for the pharmaceutical, food, home, and personal care industries as well as the paper, water treatment, and mineral processing industries. 
Aqualon CMC is used in a variety of applications ranging from food production to medical treatments.
Aqualon CMC is commonly used as a viscosity modifier or thickener, and to stabilize emulsions in various products, both food and non-food. 

Aqualon CMC is used primarily because it has high viscosity, is nontoxic, and is generally considered to be hypoallergenic, as the major source fiber is either softwood pulp or cotton linter. 
Non-food products include products such as toothpaste, laxatives, diet pills, water-based paints, detergents, textile sizing, reusable heat packs, various paper products, filtration materials, synthetic membranes, wound healing applications, and also in leather crafting to help burnish edges.

Aqualon CMC is used in refractory fiber, ceramic production molding bond. 
Aqualon CMC is used in oil drilling, exploration address slurry thickening, reducing water loss, quality paper surface sizing. 
Aqualon CMC can be used as soap and washing powder detergent active additives, as well as other industrial production on the dispersion, emulsification, stability, suspension, film, paper, polishing and the like. 

Quality product can be used for toothpaste, medicine, food and other industrial sectors.
Aqualon CMC is resistant to bacterial decomposition and provides a product with uniform viscosity. 

Aqualon CMC can prevent skin moisture loss by forming a film on the skin’s surface, and also help mask odor in a cosmetic product.
Constituents are any of several fibrous substances consisting of the chief part of a plant’s cell walls (often extracted from wood pulp or cotton).

Safety Profile Of Aqualon CMC:
Inhalation of CMC dust, particularly in its powdered form, may irritate the respiratory tract. 
Aqualon CMC is advisable to work with CMC in well-ventilated areas and use appropriate respiratory protection if necessary.
Direct contact with Aqualon CMC can potentially cause mild irritation to the skin and eyes in some individuals. 

Aqualon CMC is advisable to use appropriate protective equipment, such as gloves and safety goggles, when handling CMC.
Aqualon CMC is also widely used in cosmetics, toiletries, and food products, and is generally regarded as a nontoxic and nonirritant material. 

The WHO has not specified an acceptable daily intake for Aqualon CMC as a food additive since the levels necessary to achieve a desired effect were not considered to be a hazard to health. 
However, oral consumption of large amounts of Aqualon CMC can have a laxative effect; therapeutically, 4–10 g in daily divided doses of the medium- and high-viscosity grades of carboxymethylcellulose sodium have been used as bulk laxatives.

Synonyms Of Aqualon CMC:
SODIUM CARBOXYMETHYL CELLULOSE
9004-32-4
Carboxymethylcellulose
Sodium CMC
Cellulose gum
Sodium cellulose glycolate
Sodium CMC gum