CMC Powder

CMC powder is also known as CMC gum. It is a widely used anionic, water-soluble cellulose derivative with various applications. It finds extensive use in industries such as food, toothpaste, ceramics, coatings, detergents, textiles, and even oil drilling. CMC powder serves as a versatile thickener, stabilizer, and water retention agent.

CMC Powder

Organophilic Clay For Oil Drilling Mud

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Organoclay For Solvent Based Paint

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Organoclay For Water Based Paint

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Organo Bentonite For Grease

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Organoclay For Cosmetics

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Organoclay For Inks

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Wax Emulsion for Drilling Fluid

Wax emulsion can not only be used in drilling mud, but also widely used in the fields of coatings and inks, paper and packaging, and plastics.

In the textile and leather industries, it is used as a wear-resistant agent, lubricant, and matting agent, while the use of wax emulsion in leather can give it a better feel and can prevent stains and protect it.

It can be said that the application of wax emulsion is extremely wide.

In addition to the applications we mentioned above, it can also be applied to the ceramic industry, concrete maintenance and sealing industry, as well as adhesives, sealants, and cosmetics.

Wax Emulsion for Drilling Mud

Wax emulsion is used in drilling mud. The first role it plays is to protect the stability of the well wall, and to play a role in lubrication and reducing resistance. At the same time, it can effectively reduce its filtration loss and protect the reservoir.

The reduction of filtration loss is mainly because drilling fluid is more likely to lose drilling fluid, which affects the stability of the well body.

Therefore, we use wax emulsion to seal the gaps in the formation and form a more resilient membrane, so that the pressure membrane of the well wall is not easy to be broken.

ORGANOCLAY:

Our Five-Star Treatment Media

Your first choice for removing organic contaminants from water or sediment, the ORGANOCLAY product range provides formulations to meet almost any adsorption application.

Used and trusted worldwide, it’s proven to work efficiently and effectively.

A little goes a long way – and reduces costs

ORGANOCLAY’s substantial adsorption capacity not only reduces necessary cap thickness compared to a conventional sand cap but can also extend cap life—in some circumstances, for years—and reduce overall costs.

Because ORGANOCLAY can be used as a pre-treatment to Granular Activated Carbon (GAC), ORGANOCLAY can increase overall efficiency by preventing surface pores in GAC from blinding.

The ORGANOCLAY Product Range

Powerfully adsorbant ORGANOCLAY is available in multiple formulations to best mitigate water and sediment contamination in a variety of specific conditions:

ORGANOCLAY: Our coarsest grain media, ORGANOCLAY is a larger and denser version of ORGANOCLAY CP-200 to aid in settling through the water column. When used for sediment capping, ORGANOCLAY can be placed hydraulically or mechanically.

Applications:

Sediment Capping

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ORGANOCLAY : A proprietary granular filtration media that reliably adsorbs oils and similar organics from water. It is a brown and black mixture of 30% active ORGANOCLAY and 70% anthracite filter media, which allows for maximum utilization of the large sorption capacity of ORGANOCLAY without excessive pressure build-up in the column. When used as an in-series filtration media prior to an activated carbon vessel, ORGANOCLAY extends the life and adsorbency of the activated carbon by removing larger molecular organics before they reach it. It also lowers the overall operating cost relative to using activated carbon alone. ORGANOCLAY can also be used in standalone mode to treat oil-contaminated water and stream condensates.

Applications:

Groundwater Pump-and-Treat

Sediment Dewatering Treatment

Organoclay

ORGANOCLAY: In addition to adsorbing non-aqueous phase liquids and dissolved low-solubility organics, specially-formulated, sulfur-impregnated ORGANOCLAY sequesters mercury (Hg0, Hg+1 and Hg+2) and arsenic (As+5) from water. Ideal for groundwater pump-and-treat or sediment dewatering treatment, ORGANOCLAY can also be used in soil or sediment solidification/stabilization or as an additive to Portland Cement.

Applications:

Groundwater pump-and-treat

Sediment dewatering treatment

Solidification/stabilization

ORGANOCLAY CP-199: Our second finest grain media, ORGANOCLAY CP-199 features high adsorption capacity of oils, greases, and other NAPL. When used as an in-series filtration media prior to an activated carbon vessel, ORGANOCLAY CP-199 extends the life and adsorbency of the activated carbon by removing larger molecular organics that can cause fouling. ORGANOCLAY CP-199 also works as a standalone treatment media to treat oil-contaminated water and stream condensates.

Applications:

Organophilic Filtration Media

Bulk Sediment Capping

Solidification/Stabilization additive

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ORGANOCLAY CP-200: Our second coarsest grain media, ORGANOCLAY CP-200’s particle size aids in settling through the water column when placing a bulk active in-situ sediment cap. ORGANOCLAY CP-200 is also your best match for intermixing with coarse inert soil for use of a Permeable Reactive Barrier (PRB).

Applications:

Bulk Sediment Capping

Permeable Reactive Barrier (PRB)

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ORGANOCLAY 199: Our finest-grain media, ORGANOCLAY 199 features medium adsorption of oils, greases, and helps stabilize organics for increased solidification of treated soils and sediment. ORGANOCLAY 199 is for use in soil or sediment solidification/stabilization or as an additive to Portland Cement.

Applications:

In Situ Solidification

How it does it

The ORGANOCLAY product line is a range of proprietary adsorption media that is highly effective in removing oils, greases and other high molecular weight, low solubility organic compounds from aqueous streams. ORGANOCLAY products are specialty sorbents, altered to an organophilic state making them attractive to organic molecules.

Camp Shinning – Pioneer and leader in environmental remediation

Camp Shinning is the leader and pioneer in cutting-edge environmental remediation solutions. Around the globe, our innovative teams of clay mineralogists, chemists, and polymer scientists transform ordinary minerals into extraordinary technology to solve day-to-day problems worldwide.

Organoclay is an organically modified phyllosilicate, derived from a naturally occurring clay mineral. By exchanging the original interlayer cations for organocations (typically quaternary alkylammonium ions) an organophilic surface is generated, consisting of covalently linked organic moieties. The lamellar structure remains analogous to the parent phyllosilicate.

Separation of the layers due to ion exchange, from the initial interlayer spacing of as little as 3 Å in the case of Na+ cations to the distances in the range of 10–40 Å as well as the change of chemical character of the clay surface, allows the in-situ polymerization or mixing with certain polymers to obtain what is known as nanocomposite. When ordered aluminosilicate sheets are lying parallel to each other, separated with polymer chains of certain type, the system is classified as intercalated nanocomposite. If separation of the layers is so significant, that they are no longer lying opposite to one another, but randomly ordered, then one get the exfoliated nanocomposite.

Applications

Owing to its large surface area together with hydrophobic chains emerging from the clay surface, organoclay can be used to remove oil from water. It is also applied as a component in paint formulations or as a viscosifier for oil-based drilling fluids.

It can be used in polymer chemistry as a nucleating agent.

What is Organoclay?

How Organoclay is Used and the Benefits

Organoclay is a naturally occurring material that is commonly used in water treatment. Organoclays are well known for their high removal rate of oils and other hydrophobic compounds in water. The media is a naturally occurring mineral (commonly zeolite, bentonite clay, or a smectite mineral) which is chemically alternated to create a unique surface on the mineral. Camp Shinning’s organoclay is a zeolite based organoclay which has does not swell upon exposure to water.

How does Organoclay Work?

Camp Shinning alters zeolite with a surfactant bilayer that enhances the media’s ability to remove pollutants. The surfactant bilayer is created when a quaternary amine or surfactants is added to the mineral to modify the surface commonly referred to as surface-modified-zeolites (SMZ). By modifying the surface, we create a strong affinity with either cations (positively charged ions, i.e. dissolved metals) or anions (negatively charged ions, i.e. phosphate, nitrate). The bilayer that contains hydrophobic chains will capture non-polar organics such as benzene.

Illustration of How Organoclay Works

How is Organoclay Used?

Organoclays are used in various industries including remediation, water treatment, soil treatment, in polymer chemistry, in paints as a thickening agent, grease, inks, oil drilling fluids, rheological products, cosmetics, and many more commercial and industrial applications.

What are the Benefits of Using Organoclay?

Versatile installation — Load the media in standalone units, post-treatment, or pre-treatment units. To learn more about these systems on our Water Filtration Systems Page.

Cost Savings — Organoclay is an economical alternative to other treatment technologies such as resins or Granular Activated Carbon (GAC).

Increase Efficiency — Organoclays will decrease the loading on other treatment systems and increase the life of capital equipment.

Storage — Organoclays have a long shelf life and require dry ambient environments.

Handling — Organoclays are safe and easy to use.

How is Organoclay Used in Water Treatment?

CP-200 Liquid Phase, Pure Organoclay

Organoclays are used in industrial and commercial water treatment such as:

Condensate Treatment Systems: Condensate treatment is part of every power plant, refinery, chemical manufacturer, and any facility that uses stream. Typically, the condensate is recycled back into the boiler feed water where it is routed through boiler tubes for continued boiler use.

Recycling condensate is a common practice which decreases the amount of water disposal but can be costly if not designed correctly. By not treating the condensate that goes back into your boiler feed water you are introducing high concentrations of pollutants that came off leaking pumps, valves, and piping to your boiler tubes. When these pollutants (hydrocarbons and minerals) are introduced to the boiler tubes they will deposit on the surface which will reduce the heat transfer and overall reducing the boiler efficiency.

Camp Shinning’s works with condensate treatment manufacturers and users on providing a specialty blend of filter material for treating the pollutants that are commonly found in condensate. The condensate treatment blend of filter media uses organoclay and activated carbon to trap the contaminates in its’ pore structure.

Process Water Reuse Systems: Leaking pipes, valves, vessels, or inefficient processes can leave process water tainted with low concentrations of pollutants. These pollutants over time can lead to hazardous water that needs to be hauled off site for treatment. A common use of organoclay is to treat process water onsite in a vessel to reuse the water instead of discharge it or accumulate it and haul it off-site as hazardous waste. Tainted water can lead to downtime of capital equipment and hefty bills for hazardous waste disposal. Examples of process water treatment systems might include the wash water that is used in a metal plating facility, or batch water that has low concentrations of acrylic paint thinner. Simply installing a vessel of organoclay in a process water loop can significantly reduce planned and unplanned downtime.

Organoclays are used in remediation projects such as:

Groundwater Treatment: Pump-and-Treat Systems are typically implemented when groundwater is contaminated. For pump-and-treat systems, the water is typically pumped out of the ground into a large vessel. The large vessel or series of vessels is filled with a filter media (i.e. granular activated carbon, organoclay, resin) that removes any pollutants of concern such as heavy metals or oil. The water is then put back into the ground. Pump-and-treat are cost-effective designs for treating water if you select the most appropriate filter media to target your pollutants.

Sediment Capping: Capping, also known as permeable reactive barrier , is an in-situ remediation technology that typically follows dredging operations. Organoclay is used in sediment capping due to its’ ability to isolate contaminated sediment from a surrounding aquafer or aquatic system. It is a cost-effective material for capping as it has strong affinity for removing high molecular weight polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), and heavy metals.

Stormwater Treatment: Organoclay is used to improve water quality in stormwater runoff. Typically, pollutants found in stormwater are monitored by state regulators to ensure we have clean lakes, rivers, oceans and wetlands

Learn more about how Organoclay is used in water treatment.

Rheological Additive for Solvent Base System

CP-200 is an organic derivative of bentonite clay act as Rheological additive in low to high polarity systems. Such as Ketones, Glycol, Alcohol, Esters and Ethers, includes Polar System with some Aromatic Solvents.

Properties & Markets

Paints & Coatings : A small addition of ORGANOCLAY can greatly enhance the rheological properties of the paint system. These properties prevent pigment settling and sagging on vertical surface to ensure the proper thickness of the coating is applied. They also ensure good leveling for the removal of brush marks.

Storage stability is guaranteed even with high temperatures. ORGANOCLAY confer water resistance and structure reinforcement with no adverse effect on adhesion and solvent relese. Gloss is minimally affected due to the low levels of addition. ALL ORGANOCLAY are used widely in a vast range of solvent based paint systems

Architectural Paints : Undercoats, Primers, Semi-Gloss, Gloss and Wood Stains

Industrial Coatings : Air Drying, Stoving Enamels, Epoxies, Esters, Urethanes, Vinyls, Acrylics, Anti-Corrosive, Automotive, Bitumionous, Coil, Road Marking, Underbody Car Coatings, Nitro Cellulose and Chlorinated Rubber.

Printing Inks : With the correct ORGANOCLAY, is possible to adjust the consistency of printing inks to the desired values, avoiding pigment sedimentation, providing good color distribution obtaining desired film thickness, reduction in misting, control of track, water pick up and dot gain control. ORGANOCLAY are used in much letterpress, lithographic and offset ink.

Lubricating Greases : Thickening lubricating oils with ORGANOCLAY can produce specialty high temperature resistant lubricating greases. ORGANOCLAY also gives good working stability and water resistance to the greases. Such greases are typically used for lubrication in foundries, mills and on high speed conveyors. Other greases can be manufactured for other industries such as agriculture, aviation, automotive and mining.

Cosmetics : The performance of cosmetics is enhanced by the use of ORGANOCLAY and they allow good colour retention and coverage for nail lacquers, lipsticks and eye shadows. They have been tested to be non-irritant for both skin and eye contact.

Food Contact Applications : ORGANOCLAY are used as thixotropic agents in coatings that come into contact with food. They are also used as fillers in plastic food containers. They are acceptable under current EEC legislation on food contact additives.

Drilling Fluids : ORGANOCLAY are used extensively in drilling fluids throughout the world. They are used to suspend the heavy sealing agents, normally barytes and carry the cuttings back to the surface. They also play an important part in lubricating the drill. ORGANOCLAY can also be used as fracfluids, where the gelling ability of them is used to seal rock fractures in the bore hole.

Nanofiller for Plastic : Highly purified organoclays because of their particle size and chemical structure have the unique ability to be able to function in a wide range of monomers and polymers. The resulting properties of polymers, compounded with these unique organoclays include :

Increased Modular Strength without Sacrificing Impact Resistance
Improved Gas Barrier Properties
Increased Solvent and Heat Resistance
Improved Fire Retarding Properties

The combination of these improved properties, convenient processing and relative low costs, makes nano composites a tremendous commercial opportunity as they are superior alternatives to the current fillers used in polymer systems.

Hectorite and Bentonite based organoclay grades

Optimum activation of organoclays by ideal organoclay for highest effectivity

Correct activation for highest efficiency

❖ Optimum shear applied for proper delamination

❖ Correct use of polar activator for conventional grades

❖ Right order of addition for best processing result

organoclays can be optimized by improved process parameters including a review of the process temperature.

However, temperature control during organoclay dispersion in solvent based systems is not as important as with e.g.

organic thixotropes.

Various methods used in manufacturing formulations and procedures sometimes suffer in efficiency when order of addition and mixing conditions are less than optimum.Further, the effects of solvent resin temperature on process development and final results will be discussed.

organoclay materials are based on either

bentonite or Hectorite, both minerals from the smectite group. They consist of microfine platelet stacks that, due to their mineralogical structure, expand in water in their natural form. In order to make them compatible with non-aqueous media such as organic solvents, however, it is necessary to modify the surface of their silicate plates with quaternary ammonium compounds.

The choice of this modification and processing conditions also plays an important role in the practical applicability and performance capabilities of the finished end systems. The resulting organoclay will be dried and milled to achieve a powdered material.

To be most rheologically effective, the size of the individual platelets and the total combined edge length following their successful activation is decisive.

the Hectorite platelets are significantly smaller than the bentonite ones, the resulting edge length per gram of silicate in the Hectorite is much larger.

This makes Hectorite additives able to build up a much denser and more rheologically effective network. In order to be activated, organoclays must first be exposed to high shear forces over a defined swelling period.

What is organophilic clay?

Organophilic clay is a type of clay that has been chemically modified to be compatible with organic solvents and non-aqueous systems. It’s a viscosifier and gelling agent used in various applications, including drilling fluids, paints, and cosmetics.

[Drilling Fluids]

Clay minerals whose surfaces have been coated with a chemical to make them oil-dispersible. Bentonite and hectorite (plate-like clays) and attapulgite and sepiolite (rod-shaped clays) are treated with oil-wetting agents during manufacturing and are used as oil-mud additives. Quaternary fatty-acid amine is applied to the clay. Amine may be applied to dry clay during grinding or it can be applied to clay dispersed in water. The latter process is much more expensive, requiring filtering, drying and other manufacturing steps. Organophilic bentonite and hectorite, “bentones,” are used in oil muds to build rheology for cuttings lifting and solids suspension. They also contribute to low-permeability filter cake. Organophilic attapulgite and sepiolite are used in oil muds strictly to build gel structure, which may not be long lasting due to shear degradation as the mud is pumped through the bit.

CP-2 organophilic clay is a viscosifier and gelling agent used in VERSA oil-based and NOVA synthetic-based systems. This amine-treated bentonite is used to increase carrying capacity and suspension properties, providing support for weighting agents and improved cuttings removal. CP-2 viscosifier also aids in filtercake formation and filtration control.

Applications

CP-2 viscosifier is proven effective in drilling, coring, workover and completion fluids. The product is also effective in specialty applications such as casing packs, packer fluids and spotting fluids. Good agitation and sufficient shear are required to develop viscosity when using CP-2 viscosifier to build fresh mud.

Typical concentrations range from 2 to 10 lbm/bbl [5.7 to 28.5 kg/m3] for most drilling fluid applications, depending on the base fluid and system requirements. Mineral oils generally require higher concentrations than diesel oils. CP-2 viscosifier will not fully yield by the shear and temperature exposure in a mixing plant or mud pit. Care should be taken not to overtreat with CP-2 viscosifier until the fluid has actually circulated through the well. For system maintenance, CP-2 viscosifier should be added as needed to maintain the flow properties and gel strengths in the desired ranges. Specialty applications such as packer fluids and casing packs typically use concentrations in the 10 to 15 lbm/ bbl [28.5 to 43 kg/m3] range.

Advantages

Provides gel structure and viscosity for the suspension of weight materials

Increases viscosity for improved hole-cleaning capacity

Improves filter-cake quality and filtration characteristics

Effective gelling agent in casing packs and packer fluids

Toxicity and handling

Bioassay information is available upon request. Handle as an industrial chemical, wearing protective equipment and observing the precautions described in the safety data sheet.

Packaging and storage

CP-2 viscosifier is packaged in 50-lb [22.7-kg] multiwall paper sacks. Store in a dry, well-ventilated area. Keep container closed. Store away from incompatibles. Follow safe warehousing practices regarding palletizing, banding, shrink-wrapping, and stacking.

So far I’ve had no luck finding organophilic clays like CP series in China apart from one drilling company that wanted upwards of $200 for a 25Kg bag of oil drilling product. I did a trawl of online patents to see how hard the stuff is to make.

Both these chemicals are used in fabric softeners and are available as industrial chemicals. Buying the bentonite and the surfactants above might be a bit more common compared to bentone in countries that don’t drill for oil much.

Is it going to be easy to buy these industrial surfactants than Bentone?, probably is if you can find an industrial chemical supplier who’ll sell you less than a 200 litre drum.

Organophilic Clay

Organophilic clay is a wet process improved viscosifier and gelling additive, derived from a naturally occurring clay mineral.

Feature

Organophilic clay has good performance efficiency in diesel, mineral oil and synthetic Oil; It can effectively suspends weighting materials and other solids, maintains suspension over a wide temperature range.

Application

Organophilic clay is a self-activating gallant offering rapid yield development, high gel strengths, and increased efficiency.

CMC Powder

CMC powder is also known as CMC gum. It is a widely used anionic, water-soluble cellulose derivative with various applications. It finds extensive use in industries such as food, toothpaste, ceramics, coatings, detergents, textiles, and even oil drilling. CMC powder serves as a versatile thickener, stabilizer, and water retention agent.

CMC power is valued for its non-toxic and tasteless nature. It presents as a flocculent white powder that readily dissolves in water for stable performance. It serves as an essential component in drilling fluid additives in oil field drilling industries.

Apart from the oil industry, CMC powder can be used as an additive in food, medicine, daily chemicals, petroleum, textiles, construction, and more. It is often referred to as medium viscosity food-grade sodium carboxymethylcellulose and functions as a versatile thickener, binder, and suspending agent in a wide range of applications. It has eco-friendly credentials, being harmless to the environment. CMC powder stands as a professional and indispensable ingredient.

What Does CMC Powder Stand For?

CMC powder is an abbreviation for Carboxymethyl Cellulose. This fine, white powder is known for its unique properties. While CMC powder is its most recognized name, you may encounter CMC powder referred to as “tylose powder” or “tylo powder.” These alternative names are essentially interchangeable with CMC powder and are used to describe the same substance with its distinctive properties.

Properties and Application: CMC Powder

As mentioned above, CMC is widely used as an additive in a lot of industries. It possesses unique and great characteristics that enables manufacturers formulate their products. Here are few of the Carboxymethylcellulose ’s characteristics:

CAS No.

The CAS number of Carboxymethylcellulose is the number 9004-32-4 is the key to distinguishing and cataloging this compound in scientific databases and industry documentation. It has the ability to alter the viscosity of solutions effectively. CMC powder, when added to a solution, significantly increases its viscosity. This property makes it invaluable in various applications.

Molecular Formula

At the heart of understanding Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) powder lies its intricate chemical composition, represented by the formula [C6H7O2(OH) x(OCH2COONa) y] n. The variable ‘n’ signifies the degree of polymerization, indicating the number of repeating units in the CMC polymer chain. It reflects the length of the molecular structure, influencing the compound’s physical properties and functionality.

The variables ‘x’ and ‘y’ denote the degree of substitution in CMC. ‘x’ represents the substitution of hydroxyl (OH) groups in cellulose, typically falling within the range of 1.50 to 2.80. Meanwhile, ‘y’ signifies the substitution of sodium carboxymethyl (OCH2COONa) groups, typically ranging from 0.2 to 1.50. The sum of ‘x’ and ‘y’ equals 3.0, highlighting the balance between these two types of substitutions.

Specifications

CMC powder is known for as a powder with an appearance ranging from white to off-white. The particle size of CMC powder is a crucial parameter that impacts its performance in various applications. The specification that 95% of the particles pass through an 80-mesh sieve highlights its fine granular nature. The pH value of CMC powder is maintained within a specific range, typically ranging from 6.0 to 8.5. This controlled pH range is a critical quality parameter, ensuring the stability and compatibility of CMC with a wide range of formulations and environments.

CMC powder is devoid of any taste. It carries natural resistance to mold and mildew, making it a preferred choice in applications where product spoilage and contamination are concerns. CMC powder is non-toxic, ensuring its safety for use in various industries. Its non-flammable nature adds to its safety profile. CMC powder readily dissolves in water, forming stable solutions or dispersions, making it an ideal choice for formulations requiring a uniform texture or consistency.

Uses

CMC powder is applied and used in formulation of a lot of industrial products. Here are just few examples of where you can use CMC powder:

Oil Drilling

CMC powder is employed as a crucial component of drilling fluids. It serves multiple purposes, including viscosity control, filtration control, and shale inhibition. CMC powder helps maintain the stability of the wellbore by preventing fluid loss and controlling the viscosity of the drilling fluid. This ensures efficient drilling operations and the protection of the wellbore’s structural integrity.

Detergent

CMC powder is an essential ingredient in many detergent formulations. Its water-soluble nature allows it to disperse and dissolve effectively in water, which is vital for creating liquid and powdered detergents. CMC functions as a surfactant, facilitating the removal of dirt and stains from fabrics. It also helps in preventing redeposition of soil onto the cleaned surfaces by keeping the dirt particles suspended in the wash water. Additionally, its thickening properties contribute to the desired texture of liquid detergents.

Textile

In the textile industry, CMC powder serves as a sizing agent. It is applied to textile fibers to improve their strength and handle during weaving and subsequent processing. CMC helps control the absorption of dyes and chemicals, ensuring uniform coloration and treatment of textiles. CMC powder can act as a thickener in dye pastes, providing the necessary consistency for dyeing operations.

Painting

CMC powder finds applications in the production of water-based paints and coatings. It acts as a rheology modifier, enhancing the paint’s viscosity and flow properties. This ensures that the paint can be easily applied, spreads evenly, and adheres well to surfaces. CMC also contributes to the stability and shelf life of paint formulations, preventing settling and separation of pigments.

Ceramic

In the ceramic industry, CMC powder plays a role as a binder and plasticizer. It is added to ceramic compositions to improve their plasticity and workability, making it easier to shape and mold ceramics. CMC also helps control the drying process, reducing the likelihood of cracking or warping during drying and firing. Additionally, it can act as a suspending agent in ceramic glazes.

Packing

Typically, CMC powder is meticulously packed in three-layer paper bags with an inner polyethylene bag for added protection. The three-layer paper bag provides robust structural support, preventing the CMC powder from being easily damaged or compromised. Each bag is carefully filled to contain a net weight of 25 kilograms. This standardized packaging not only ensures convenience and ease of handling but also simplifies inventory management for suppliers and end-users.

What is CMC Powder Used For?

CMC powder plays a pivotal role as a fluid loss controller. When drilling into underground reservoirs, drilling fluids are essential for maintaining wellbore stability and carrying drill cuttings to the surface. CMC powder’s adhesive properties make it an effective tackifier in various applications. It is commonly used in industries such as construction and woodworking, where it enhances the adhesion of materials like wood, paper, or textiles. Carboxymethylcellulose also serves as a rheological additive, influencing the flow and deformation behavior of products. In applications like paints, coatings, and food products, Carboxymethylcellulose adjusts the viscosity and texture of solutions.

Is CMC a Thickening Agent?

The answer is yes. CMC powder is a versatile thickening agent widely used in various industries. Its exceptional thickening capabilities stem from its unique ability to interact with water molecules, forming a viscous solution or gel.

Is CMC a Stabilizer or Emulsifier?

The answer is both yes. Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium serves a dual role as both a stabilizer and an emulsifier in various industrial applications, including paints, oil drilling, and adhesives. This versatile compound undergoes modification to acquire unique physicochemical and functional properties, enabling its multifunctional utility. As a stabilizer, CMC plays a crucial role in maintaining the uniformity and stability of formulations, particularly in paints and adhesives. It prevents the separation of components and helps maintain the desired consistency and texture over time.

Additionally, CMC functions as an emulsifier, facilitating the mixing of immiscible substances such as oil and water. In oil drilling applications, CMC can help create stable emulsions, making it easier to manage drilling fluids and improve drilling efficiency. Moreover, CMC acts as a thickener, rheology modifier, gelling agent, and water retention agent in various products, enhancing their overall performance. Its ability to modify the viscosity and flow properties of fluids is particularly valuable in oil drilling, where precise control of drilling mud properties is essential.

Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium Broad Range of Applications

Absorbing and Holding Water

One of the primary functions of Carboxymethylcellulose is its exceptional ability to absorb and retain water. When incorporated into formulations, CMC powder acts as a moisture-retaining agent, helping products stay hydrated and preventing them from drying out. This quality is particularly critical in products like paints and adhesives.

Thickening Properties

CMC powder is renowned for its thickening capabilities. Whether in paints, oil drilling and adhesives, Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium can significantly increase the viscosity of liquid solutions. This thickening effect enhances the texture of products, providing a desirable and consistent thickness.

Binder in Formulations

As a binder, Carboxymethylcellulose plays a pivotal role in various industries, like ceramics. In tablet formulations, it acts as a binding agent, holding the ingredients together to create cohesive and easily consumable tablets. In ceramics, it assists in molding and shaping processes by providing adhesion and structural integrity.

Increasing Shelf Life

Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium’s water-retaining properties also contribute to extending the shelf life of numerous products. By retaining moisture, it helps prevent products from drying out and maintains their freshness over an extended period.

Rheology and Lubricity

Beyond the primary functions mentioned above, Carboxymethylcellulose also contributes to rheology and lubricity in various applications. It influences the flow and deformation behavior of products, ensuring that they perform as intended. In lubricants and drilling fluids, CMC powder improves lubricity, reducing friction and enhancing overall performance.

CMC Powder

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