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Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) Manufacturer
Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) is a refined, water-soluble cellulose ether derived from natural plant cellulose. It functions as a thickener, binder, and water-retaining agent, improving the workability and consistency of materials like cement mortars, tile adhesives, and putty.
Mikem is a trusted manufacturer, offering high-quality CMC solutions tailored to the evolving needs of construction materials. Our advanced production technology and stringent quality control deliver CMC powders with reliable rheology and enhanced system stability.
Melacoll™ represents our signature product series, designed for efficiency and durability. We provide full OEM support, including custom formulations and private-label packaging, to help clients achieve performance consistency and market differentiation.
Top 5 Advantages of Carboxymethyl Cellulose
1. Water Retention
CMC helps hold water in cement and gypsum mixes. This gives more working time, prevents cracks, and improves strength.
2. Improved Workability and Consistency
It makes mortars, plasters, and tile glue smoother and easier to spread, giving better texture and even surfaces.
3. Anti-Sagging and Slip Resistance
CMC stops plaster or tile glue from sliding down walls. It helps materials stay in place after you apply them.
4. Increased Adhesion Strength
It improves how well mortar or glue sticks to surfaces, which is great for tiles and EIFS systems.
5. Binder for Dry Mixes
CMC helps keep dry mix ingredients together, so the powder stays stable and mixes evenly with water later.
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Top 4 Applications of Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)
Tile Adhesives
CMC is widely used in tile adhesives to improve water retention, workability, and open time. Holding moisture in the mix longer allows better cement hydration and ensures stronger bonding between the tile and substrate, especially in hot or dry conditions.
Wall Putty and Skim Coats
In wall putty formulations, CMC acts as a binder and thickener, enhancing spreadability and surface smoothness. It helps prevent cracking by maintaining moisture during curing and improves the overall durability and appearance of interior and exterior walls.
Cement-Based Mortars
CMC is incorporated into dry mix mortars to enhance their cohesiveness, reduce segregation, and control setting time. It improves the handling and application properties of mortars, making them easier to apply on vertical surfaces without sagging.
Pharmaceutical
CMC can improve drug delivery in eye drops (long-lasting moisture), tablets (better hardness/disintegration), and syrups (smooth texture). Enhances performance safely in medications.
What Mikem Provides
Advanced Production Facilities
Our production line features a ten-group intelligent temperature-controlled heat roller system for more uniform preheating of the fibers. This innovative design gives our fibers superior stretch properties.
Eco-Friendly
Derived from natural cellulose, CMC is environmentally friendly and biodegradable. Its use supports sustainable building practices without compromising performance.
Consistent Supply
Mikem maintains steady production to reliably fulfill orders of all sizes—from small trial batches to large commercial quantities—ensuring you never face delays or shortages.
Consistent Quality Guaranteed
Backed by proven manufacturing expertise and premium raw materials, we deliver uniform product quality batch after batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
CMC powder is widely used in food, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, textiles, and paper industries. It acts as a thickener, stabilizer, binder, and emulsifier—improving texture in foods, enhancing drug delivery, and providing smoothness or durability in industrial products.
No, CMC (Carboxymethyl Cellulose) and xanthan gum are not the same. Both are used as thickeners and stabilizers, but they differ in origin and properties:
- CMC is derived from cellulose (plant fiber),
- Xanthan gum is produced by bacterial fermentation.
They can have similar functions in food and industrial applications, but they behave differently in terms of viscosity, solubility, and tolerance to pH or salts.
Yes, Mikem has a factory located in China. This allows us to maintain tight quality control, manage costs effectively, and ensure a stable supply chain. Our location also provides access to premium raw materials and a robust manufacturing network.
