CMC stands for carboxymethyl cellulose. However, CMC is more correctly the sodium salt of carboxymethyl cellulose.
CMC has the ability to impart viscosity to aqueous solutions. CMC is pseudoplastic , thixotropic and essentially non-thixotropic rheology by nature .By choosing the right cellulose gum type, the formulator has the ability to achieve the desired rheology for any aqueous system, including suspensions and emulsions. Besides controlling the rheology, CMC is also known for its excellent water retaining capacity.
CMC used in tobacco industry as a viscose.
The CMC is used as a binder and a film-forming substance in regenerating tobacco to make tobacco, and is mixed with tobacco stems, tobacco leaves and the like, and rolled to prepare a flake yarn.
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