Technical grade
Carboxy Methyl Cellulose in Kenya
Carboxy Methyl Cellulose (CMC) is a versatile cellulose derivative primarily used in the food and beverage industry as a thickening agent and stabilizer. It is known for its exceptional thickening, gelling, and emulsifying properties, making it valuable in various applications. Industries such as food processing, pharmaceuticals, and personal care rely on CMC for its ability to improve texture and stability in products.
Main applicationFood processing — used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier\nPharmaceuticals — serves as a binding agent in tablet formulations\nPersonal care — utilized in lotions and creams for enhanced texture\nCleaning products — acts as a thickening agent in liquid soaps and detergents\nTextile industry — employed as a sizing agent in textile processing
Carboxy Methyl Cellulose is significant across multiple industries as it enhances product performance and consumer acceptance. It not only improves the sensory attributes of food and personal care items but also ensures stability, making it a valued ingredient in formulations that require consistency and quality.
Also known as
- CMC
- E466
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 25KG bags
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- White powder
Carboxy Methyl Cellulose is a water-soluble polymer derived from cellulose. It behaves as a thickener and lubricant, instantly forming a gel-like consistency when mixed with water. Ideal grades are chosen based on viscosity requirements, concentration levels, and specific applications, which can vary widely across sectors. When ordering, buyers should specify the desired viscosity and ensure they select the appropriate grade for their intended process.
Delivery
Carboxy Methyl Cellulose in Kenya is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Food processing — used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier\nPharmaceuticals — serves as a binding agent in tablet formulations\nPersonal care — utilized in lotions and creams for enhanced texture\nCleaning products — acts as a thickening agent in liquid soaps and detergents\nTextile industry — employed as a sizing agent in textile processing
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Enhances texture and mouthfeel in food products\nImproves stability and shelf life in pharmaceuticals\nCreates smooth application in personal care products\nIncreases viscosity without altering flavor in beverages\nReduces settling in liquid formulations, maintaining uniformity
Quality assurance
- Documentation, including a certificate of analysis and safety data sheet, can be issued with a consignment where required.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What are the other names for Carboxy Methyl Cellulose in Kenya?
Carboxy Methyl Cellulose in Kenya is also referred to as CMC and E466. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Carboxy Methyl Cellulose in Kenya is supplied?
Carboxy Methyl Cellulose in Kenya is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Carboxy Methyl Cellulose in Kenya look like?
Carboxy Methyl Cellulose in Kenya is described as white powder. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Carboxy Methyl Cellulose in Kenya used for?
Common applications include food processing — used as a thickener, stabilizer and and emulsifier\nPharmaceuticals — serves as a binding agent in tablet formulations\nPersonal care — utilized in lotions and creams for enhanced texture\nCleaning products — acts as a thickening agent in liquid soaps and detergents\nTextile industry — employed as a sizing agent in textile processing. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Carboxy Methyl Cellulose in Kenya?
Carboxy Methyl Cellulose in Kenya is supplied to the Food Processing & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Cosmetics & Personal Care, Cleaning & Detergents and Textile & Leather Tanning sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Carboxy Methyl Cellulose in Kenya available in?
Available in 25KG bags. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
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