At a Glance
Material Family
Polymers & Resins
Record Type
UVCB
Primary Role
Thickening / Rheology · Viscosity Modification
Functional Roles
Industries Served
Applications & Use Cases
- ▸ Drilling-mud additive in oil and gas operations, where it controls fluid loss (filtration) and modifies rheology to stabilize the wellbore and suspend cuttings.
- ▸ Thickener, water binder, and rheology modifier in water-based coatings, paints, latex systems, and construction mortars/tile adhesives to improve workability and sag resistance.
- ▸ Food-grade cellulose gum (E466) used as a thickener, stabilizer, and texturizer in beverages, dairy, sauces, and baked goods.
- ▸ Binder and anti-redeposition agent in laundry detergents and HI&I cleaning formulations to keep soil suspended in the wash liquor.
- ▸ Film former and viscosity builder in textile sizing/printing pastes, ceramics, and paper coatings.
Physical Properties
Appearance
White to off-white / cream powder or granules (typical)
Form
Free-flowing powder or granular solid (typical)
Odor
Odorless to faint (typical)
Bulk Density
0.5-0.8 g/cm3 (typical)
Solubility in Water
Soluble; forms colloidal/viscous solution (typical)
pH (1% soln)
6.5-8.5 (typical)
Viscosity
Grade-dependent; low to high (e.g. ~10 to >5000 mPa.s, 1-2% solution) (typical)
Active Content
Degree of substitution typically 0.6-0.95; assay/purity grade-dependent (typical)
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
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Chemical Identity
CAS Number
9000-11-7
Synonyms & Trade Names
Full Description
Regulatory & registration requirements
- TSCA (US):
- REACH (EU): Not determined from public registry
- EC number: 618-326-2
TSCA Inventory flag XU: a substance exempt from reporting under the Chemical Data Reporting Rule (40 CFR 711) (EPA flag legend).
Source: EPA TSCA Inventory (July 2025 release) · ECHA CHEM — retrieved 2026-07-12
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