Carboxymethyl Cellulose; Used To Treat Irritation and Discomfort Due To Dryness of the Eyes
Carboxymethyl cellulose, also known as cellulose gum, is a cellulose derivative bound to some of the hydroxyl groups of the glucopyranose monomers which make up the cellulose backbone. It is sometimes also used as its sodium salt, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose. Carboxymethyl cellulose is used in various end-use industries, such as oil & gas, paper processing, agriculture, paint, pharmaceutical, and food & beverages, others. It is chemically stable and physiologically inert, odorless, and tasteless substance, safe for both the environment and the health. Carboxymethyl cellulose is extensively used as binder, dispersant, stabilizer, and thickener in the aforementioned industries. It is a type of thickener and stabilizer used in food like milk, ice cream, and some baked goods. Other uses include chemicals, laundry detergents, dyeing, paper and ink making, and oil drilling. Plant-derived cellulose, monochloroacetic acid, and caustic soda are some of the major raw materials us