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Sodium Hydrosulfite, Technical Grade, 85%
White crystalline powder used as a reducing agent in various industrial applications.
- Category
- paper and pulp
- CAS
- 7775-14-6
paper and pulp
BestsellerWhite crystalline powder used as a reducing agent in various industrial applications.
BestsellerA vinyl acetate-based copolymer emulsion used in adhesives, coatings, and industrial applications.
Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) is a cellulose derivative where carboxymethyl groups are introduced along the cellulose chain, resulting in an anionic water-soluble polymer. It is widely utilized as a thickening, binding, and stabilizing agent in industries such as paper and pulp, food, pharmaceuticals, and textiles.
NOKS Solutions Ltd supplies Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) to manufacturers, water utilities, processors and laboratories across Kenya and the wider East African region. It sits in our paper and pulp range and is held ex-stock at our Nairobi warehouse on Enterprise Road, Industrial Area, so orders ship without waiting on an import cycle.
Typical applications include paper and pulp industry, food industry, pharmaceuticals, textiles and oil drilling. It is supplied as technical grade for industrial process duty, ≥99.5%. If you are matching an existing specification, send it across and our applications chemists will confirm the grade before you order.
Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) is available in 25 kg PE valve bag, 50 kg drum, 1000 kg bulk bag, and we repack to suit your handling setup. Every delivery carries the manufacturer Certificate of Analysis for the batch supplied together with a full Safety Data Sheet, and lot numbers stay traceable to the manufacturing run.
Delivery covers Uasin Gishu (Eldoret), Kajiado, Nyeri, Kericho, Trans Nzoia (Kitale), Kilifi, Laikipia (Nanyuki) and Narok and the rest of Kenya, with regular export shipments to Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and eastern DR Congo. Request a quotation with your quantity, grade and delivery point and our technical sales team will respond, usually within one business day.
| Density | 1.6 g/cm³ |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White to off-white powder |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water |
| Melting Point | 274°C (decomposes) |
| Molecular Weight | Varies depending on degree of substitution |
| pH (1% solution) | 6.5-8.5 |
| Purity | ≥99.5% |
Minimum order quantity: 1 kg. Custom packaging and private labelling available on request.
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid moisture and direct sunlight. Use appropriate personal protective equipment during handling.
H302 Harmful if swallowed. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Hazard classification: GHS07 Harmful
NOKS Solutions Ltd supplies Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Ethiopia, and also serves Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and eastern DR Congo. Stock is held at our Nairobi warehouse on Enterprise Road, Industrial Area, so most orders dispatch the same or next working day.
Technical datasheet, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis are issued with every quotation and delivery.
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Unsure which grade or dosage suits your process? Our chemists will advise before you order.
Every batch is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis and Safety Data Sheet, traceable to source.
We deliver to every county, including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu (Eldoret), Kiambu, Machakos, Kajiado, Nyeri, Meru, Kericho, Kakamega, Bungoma, Trans Nzoia (Kitale), Kilifi, Murang'a, Embu, Laikipia (Nanyuki), Kirinyaga, Narok, Nyandarua, Busia.
Need it somewhere else? Talk to our technical sales team or request a quotation.