Finnfix
- CAS Number
- 9004-32-4
- EC Number
- 618-378-6
- Chemical Name
- Cellulose carboxymethyl ether sodium salt
- Chemical Family
- Cellulose Ethers
Finnfix CMC brand is used in a range of industrial applications, such as paper surface treatment, mining, fabric care, textile and ceramics. Finnfix products hydrate and dissolve in hot and cold water. By selecting the right Finnfix grade, manufacturers can achieve the desired rheology. Finnfix CMC is known for its excellent water retention, film forming capability and surface activity. These bio-based and biodegradable products are food contact approved and do not contain SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern).
Identification
- CASE Ingredients Features
- High Performance
- CASE Ingredients Functions
- HumectantRheology Modifier
Product families
Applications
- Laundry & Fabric Care
- Textile Manufacturing
- Coated Paper & Paperboard
- Pulping & Processing
Product Families
- Functional Additives
- Rheology Modifiers & Stabilizers
- Performance Additives
- Finishing Additives & Treatments
- Glass & Ceramic Additives
- Anionic Surfactants
- Finishing Additives & Treatments
Other characteristics
- Brand
- Finnfix
- Synonyms
Cellulose Carboxymethyl Ether Sodium Salt, CMC Sodium salt
- Functions
Anti-Redeposition Agent, Humectant, Rheology Modifier, Surfactant, Surfactant (Anionic), Water Retention Agent
- Labeling Claims
- Bio-based, Biodegradable, Recyclable
- Bio-based
- Biodegradable
- Recyclable
- Markets
- HI&I Care
- Industrial
- HII Features
- Film Forming
- High Surface Activity
- Higher Water Retention
- Prevents Soil Redeposition
- Technology
- CASE Ingredients
- Cleaning Ingredients
- Industrial Additives & Materials
- Benefit Claims
Sustainable alternatives to fossil-based ingredients; Surface characteristics to enhance print quality; 10-20% increase of internal bond strength; Multiple barrier properties for food packaging; Tailored concepts for optimized end-product quality; Recyclable and biodegradable alternatives to fossil-based chemicals for barriers
- Home Care Applications
- Textile Detergents
- Textile Softeners
- Tailored CMC Performance
Using our Finnfix® and Calexis® CMC alone or in combination with other ingredients can help increase web strength, enable lightweighting, and obtain the required surface properties during surface treatment and wet end operations. These components also enable the use of several different furnishes with variable levels of fillers and ensure stable coating colors.
- Industrial Additives End Use
- Ceramics
- Paper & Pulp
- Textiles
- Industrial Additives Features
- Improved Web Strength
- Cleaning Ingredients Functions
- Anti-Redeposition Agent
- Surfactant
- Surfactant (Anionic)
- Industrial Additives Functions
- Rheology Modifier
- Water Retention Agent
