Water Retention
Helps reduce rapid water loss from cement- and gypsum-based materials, supporting proper hydration and improving application performance.
Carboxymethyl cellulose
CMC
Construction Grade CMC is a water-soluble cellulose derivative developed for cement- and gypsum-based construction materials. It functions primarily as a thickener, water-retention agent, binder, and rheology modifier, helping improve consistency, workability, water retention, and formulation stability in dry-mix building materials.
- Chemical Name
- Carboxymethyl cellulose
Product Advantages
Key Performance
Thickening Efficiency
Provides effective viscosity build-up and improves the consistency and body of construction formulations.
Workability
Improves mortar consistency, spreading and handling, making the material easier and smoother to apply.
Rheology Modification
Controls flow behavior and consistency, helping maintain suitable application properties during mixing and construction.
Cohesion
Enhances cohesion between formulation components and helps maintain a uniform and stable mortar structure.
Anti-Sag Performance
Helps reduce sagging and downward movement of applied materials on vertical surfaces.
Binding Ability
Provides binding properties that help improve the integrity and consistency of formulated construction materials.
Performance Consistency
Provides stable thickening, water-retention and rheological performance to support consistent production quality.
Product Data
Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Value | Unit | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viscosity | 300–10,000 | mPa·s | 1% aqueous solution, 25°C |
| Degree of Substitution (DS) | 0.70–1.20 | — | Typical range |
| Purity | ≥90.0 | % | Dry basis |
| pH Value | 6.5–8.5 | — | 1% aqueous solution |
| Moisture Content | ≤10.0 | % | Loss on drying |
| Particle Size | ≥95 | % | Passing 80 mesh |
| Water Solubility | Soluble in water | — | Forms a viscous aqueous solution |
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