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China is the dominant global exporter of Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CAS 9004-32-4), accounting for over 60% of worldwide exports in 2023–2024, followed by India and Germany; major importers include the United States, South Korea, and Vietnam, reflecting strong demand from pharmaceutical, food, and personal care sectors. Export volumes from China have remained stable despite modest fluctuations in Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose prices, while imports into Southeast Asia and North America have shown consistent year-on-year growth.
Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC-Na) is a white to off-white, odorless, hygroscopic powder that is readily soluble in water, forming viscous, clear to slightly opalescent solutions; it decomposes rather than melts upon heating and has no defined boiling point. It is a water-soluble anionic cellulose ether, classified as a modified natural polymer and polysaccharide derivative. Primarily used as a thickener, stabilizer, binder, and rheology modifier, it serves as a functional additive—not a reactive intermediate—in final formulations across multiple industries. Key application areas include food processing, pharmaceuticals (e.g., tablet binders and suspending agents), cosmetics, detergents, paper manufacturing, and oilfield drilling fluids.
This chemical is included in Basic Chemicals - Intermediates. See more about what is Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose and Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose SDS information.
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