Description

Cellulose, Alkali is a chemically modified cellulose derivative where hydroxyl groups are partially or fully converted to alkali metal salts, resulting in enhanced solubility and reactivity. This modification is critical for creating stable, high-performance materials used in demanding industrial processes. It serves as a key intermediate and functional additive for manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, food, textile, and specialty chemical sectors seeking to improve product stability and performance.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Used as a binder, disintegrant, or stabilizer in tablet and capsule formulations.
• Food Industry Additive: Functions as a thickener, stabilizer, or dietary fiber component in various food products.
• Chemical Synthesis Intermediate: Serves as a starting material for the production of other cellulose esters and ethers like carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC).
• Textile Processing: Employed in fiber modification and finishing processes to impart specific properties to fabrics.
• Paper & Pulp Industry: Acts as a strength additive and processing aid to enhance paper quality.
• Cosmetics & Personal Care: Utilized as a viscosity modifier and suspension agent in creams, lotions, and gels.
• Adhesive & Sealant Formulations: Contributes to water retention and rheological control in industrial adhesives.
• Laboratory & Research: Used as a standard or reagent in analytical chemistry and material science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Cellulose, Alkali
CAS No.	9081-58-7
Molecular Formula	(C6H10O5)n • xMOH (M=Na, K)
Molecular Weight	Variable (Polymer)
Synonyms	Alkali Cellulose; Mercerized Cellulose; Sodium Cellulosate; Potassium Cellulosate; Cellulose Alkali Salt; Activated Cellulose; Alkaline Cellulose; Soda Cellulose
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Cellulose, Alkali is produced under a stringent quality management system. Each batch is tested to ensure it meets precise specifications for parameters such as degree of substitution, alkalinity, viscosity, and purity. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting these results are provided with every shipment to guarantee traceability and batch-to-batch consistency for your critical applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in original packaging or a desiccated environment to prevent degradation and caking.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white fibrous powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (Alkali Content)	Contact for details
Degree of Substitution (DS)	Contact for details
Loss on Drying	≤ 10.0%
pH (in suspension)	10.0 - 13.0
Viscosity	Grade-dependent
Heavy Metals	≤ 20 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.