DESCRIPTION

Carboxymethylcellulose is a cellulose derivative that consists of the cellulose backbone made up of glucopyranose monomers. Hydroxyl groups of the monomers are bound to carboxymethyl groups. It is often used as its sodium salt, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose. Commonly added in food products, it acts as a viscosity modifier or thickener and emulsifier. It is found in eye drops as a lubricant.

COMPOSITION

Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose 0.5 %W/V

INDICATION

It is found in eye drops as a lubricant.

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