TECHNICAL
SPECIFICATIONS FOR PAINTS GRADE CMC
Applications
CMC used as thickener, binder, film former and suspending agent. Improves brushing performance of paints and restrict crystalline growth of fillers. CMC is used in water-soluble paints, plastic emulsion paints and in dry & oil bound distemper.
of Substitution
Precautions
Although Sodium CMC is more resistant to microbiological attack than other water-soluble, its solution is not immune. When solution is stored, a preservative should be added to prevent viscosity degradation.
Packing Available
CMC is available in 25 / 50 kgs H.D.P.E. bags with inside L.D. liner.
SODIUM CMC for Paints
Type\Item
Colour
Active
Matter
Degree
pH
of 1% solution
Viscosity
in 2% solution
Moisture
HVB
Off-White
55% Min.
0.6
7 to 10
250-350 cps (2%
solution)
10% Max.
DVB Spl.
White
55% Min.
0.6
7 to 10
800-1200 cps (2%
solution)
10% Max.
HV
White
90% Min.
0.7
6 to 8
300-350 cps
10% Max.
DV
White
90% Min.
0.7
6 to 8
500-800 cps (1%
solution)
10% Max.
DV Spl.
White
90% Min.
0.7
6 to 8
800-1200 cps (1%
solution)
10% Max.
