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Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium

MESHD002266

A cellulose derivative which is a beta-(1,4)-D-glucopyranose polymer. It is used as a bulk laxative and as an emulsifier and thickener in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals and as a stabilizer for reagents.

Synonyms

  • Sodium, Carboxymethylcellulose
  • Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose
  • Carboxymethylcellulose, Sodium
  • Carmellose Sodium
  • Sodium, Carmellose
  • Aquacel
  • Aquaplast
  • Croscarmellose Sodium
  • Sodium, Croscarmellose
  • Cellolax
  • Cethylose
  • Polycell
  • Carboxymethyl Cellulose
  • Cellulose, Carboxymethyl
  • Carboxymethylcellulose
  • Ruspol

Source last updated 2026-05-24T15:28:08.267Z