Carmellose (carboxymethylcellulose acid)

كارميلوز (حمض)

KindExcipient
ClassDisintegrant
SynonymsCarmellose, Carboxymethylcellulose, CMC acid form, Nymcel
Common uses / formsDisintegrant and binder in tablets; 1–6% w/w
PropertiesWhite fibrous water-insoluble acid form of CMC; swells in water; also used as viscosity modifier
CompendiaUSP, EP, BP, JP
Sourcing originsEU, India, China
Dominant inbound routeHormuz
Indicative price band$$ ($10–100 / kg)
Indicative lead timemedium (50–80 days)
NotesDistinguish from soluble sodium CMC; broadly multi-sourced
Indicative planning bands for reference/education — not supplier quotes. Sourcing routes reflect the dominant inbound lane to the Arab region.

Related substances (Disintegrant)

Alginic acid · Calcium carboxymethylcellulose

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