Natural polymers: carboxymethylcellulose and hydrocolloids 

Natural and versatile chemical ingredients

Natural polymers and their derivatives have a strong interaction with water, hence they are widely used in water-based ceramic slip. Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) acts as thickener and rheology modifier, binder and adhesive, water holding agent, dispersant, deflocculant and film former. CMC is used in glazes as a binder and as rheology modifier in all main ceramic sectors such as tiles, whiteware and roof tiles.

We offer CMC in different grades of purity, viscosity and form.

CARBOCEL® is available in powder form and in formulation with other compounds to prepare READYONE® and TIXOLAM , our specialties with upgraded performances. RESICELare our liquid natural polymers solutions ready for addition.

Thanks to the close collaboration with our natural polymer R&D lab located in Albizzate and to our knowledge of the market, we have developed several products from hydrocolloids, based on starch, xanthan gum and guar gum.

AMISOLO is a starch derivatives used as liquid binders and rheology modifiers in glazing and decorating applications of all ceramic fields. Natural polymers are a key element to combine high performances and low environmental impact in some of our TENAGREEN, the new series of binder/plasticizers for body. Finally in TIXOLAM, our specialties for glaze dedicated mainly to whiteware , xanthan and guar gum derivatives are essential elements in some formulations.