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Is Calcium Carboxymethyl Cellulose vegetarian?

Calcium Carboxymethyl Cellulose

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Calcium Carboxymethyl Cellulose is the calcium salt of carboxymethyl cellulose, a plant-derived cellulose ether used as a thickening and stabilizing agent.

Also known as Cellulose, carboxymethyl ether, calcium salt
INCI name Calcium Carboxymethyl Cellulose
CAS number 9050-04-8
CosIng ID 32315
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

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