Qingdao Unionchem Co.,Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC), offering food, industrial, and pharmaceutical grades for diverse applications. With ISO 9001, FDA, and REACH certifications, our CMC delivers exceptional thickening, stabilizing, and water-retention properties. As the global CMC market grows at 4.64% CAGR (2025–2030), we supply 8,000 MT annually to 35+ countries, empowering clients like Nestlé and Schlumberger to achieve 25% higher product stability and 30% lower formulation costs.
Product Portfolio: Tailored for Every Industry
Grade |
Viscosity (1% Solution, cps) |
Degree of Substitution (DS) |
Key Applications |
Food Grade |
100–5000 |
0.6–0.9 |
Ice cream, beverages, bakery, sauces |
Industrial Grade |
500–10000 |
0.8–1.5 |
Oil drilling, ceramics, detergents, textiles |
Pharmaceutical Grade |
200–3000 |
0.7–1.0 |
Tablet binders, suspensions, topical creams |
Technical Advantages: Beyond Conventional Additives
Versatile Functionality
Thickening & Stabilization: Creates stable gels at 0.1–1.0% concentration, preventing phase separation in emulsions and suspensions .
Shear-Thinning Rheology: Thins under shear (mixing/pumping) for easy processing, then rethickens to maintain product structure .
Industry-Specific Performance
Food Safety: Food grade meets FDA 21 CFR 172.874 and EU 1333/2008 standards, with heavy metals <2 ppm .
Oilfield Durability: Industrial grade withstands 180°C and 20% NaCl brine, reducing drilling fluid loss by 40% .
Eco-Friendly & Cost-Efficient
Biodegradable: 80% degradation in 28 days (OECD 301B), compliant with EU Ecolabel and US EPA standards.
Low Dosage: 0.2–0.5% addition achieves optimal results, reducing raw material costs by 20% vs. gum arabic .
Industry-Specific Solutions
Food & Beverage
Ice Cream: 0.3% addition inhibits ice crystal growth, improving melt resistance by 40% (Case Study: Italian Dairy Producer, 2024).
Bakery: Enhances dough elasticity, reducing breakage rate by 25% in gluten-free bread.
Oil & Gas
Drilling Fluids: HV industrial grade controls fluid loss to <10 ml, stabilizing wellbores in HPHT environments (150°C/3000 psi).
Fracturing: Improves proppant suspension, increasing fracture conductivity by 30% in shale formations.
Personal Care & Pharmaceuticals
Cosmetics: 0.2% CMC in shampoo enhances viscosity and pearlescent agent suspension, shelf life extended to 18 months.
Pharmaceuticals: Acts as binder in tablets, achieving disintegration time of 30–120 seconds (USP <701> compliant).
Why Choose Unionchem CMC?
Quality Assurance: In-house HPLC and rheology labs ensure batch consistency (viscosity variation ≤3%).
Customization: R&D team develops tailored DS/viscosity grades within 10 days (e.g., low-sodium for baby food).
Global Logistics: 7-day delivery to Rotterdam, Houston, and Singapore ports, with 25kg kraft bags or 1MT supersacks.
Technical Support: On-site formulation guidance by application specialists with 15+ years of industry experience.
Request Your Technical Package
Optimize your formulations with Unionchem CMC. Contact us for:
Free sample with COA and application guidelines
Custom viscosity/DS adjustment recommendations
Bulk order quotes (MOQ 500kg)
Email: sales@unionchem.com.cn
Phone: +86-13953383796
Website: www.unionchem.com.cn
“Trusted in 500+ facilities worldwide—Unionchem CMC: Where innovation meets reliability.”
Certifications: ISO 9001, FDA 21 CFR 172.874, REACH
Packaging: 25kg kraft paper bags with PE liner
Shelf Life: 24 months in cool, dry storage
