Carboxymethyl Starch CMS Oil Drilling Grade API-13A
CMS is an effective “economical” Fluid Loss Control agent for water-based drilling fluids. Increasing additions of CMS can cause an increase in desired viscosity. Used of CMS does not require any biocide treatment in normal drilling fluid operations. CMS is typically unaffected by normal solids concentrations and products a tough, slick filter cake, which promotes a reduction in friction and potentially increases drilling rates. CMS may be less effective in high levels of Mg and Ca ions and it is recommended that all “high hardness” be treated out prior to CMS addition. The normal dosage is 0.3~0.5 percentages.
Product Description:
Carboxy Methyl Starch (CMS) is a water-soluble polysaccharide which is widely employed as an additive; it is biodegradable and non-toxic products that are finding an increasing number of applications.
Sodium Carboxy Methyl starch (referred to as CMS) is a starch ether derivative derived from starch. It is soluble in water at room temperature and forms a colorless, transparent, and viscous liquid.
Carboxy Methyl Starch (CMS) is extensively applied in many fields of industrial production with its unique performance and higher economic benefits as a kind of important chemical auxiliary. CMS can be used as a thickener, binder, and emulsifying agent in various applications.
Key Features:
Superior Thickening & Binding
Enhances viscosity, adhesion, and stability in a variety of formulations.
Excellent Water Retention
Reduces water loss and improves product performance in construction and drilling applications.
High Solubility & Dispersibility
Easily dissolves in cold or hot water, simplifying processing and formulation.
Safe & Eco-Friendly
Derived from renewable plant sources, biodegradable, and suitable for food contact use.
Customizable Grades
Available in industrial and food grades to meet diverse application needs.
Applications of CMS in non food Industry:
For Textile Sizing and Printing Industry
1. Used as warp size:
Because of its good emulsifying property, carboxy methyl starch can be compatible with many hydrophilic polymeric compounds. With good adhesion to natural fibers, it is used mainly as an adhesive sizing material for warp sizing, to size cotton yarn of small and medium size, linen yarn, and blended yarn.
2. Used as a printing thickener:
High-viscosity sodium carboxymethyl starch can take the place of other printing pastes with the advantages of good solubility in cold water, easy beating, good permeability, high color yield, easy desizing, and lower price.
For Oil well Drilling industry
CMS is an effective “economical” Fluid Loss Control agent for water-based drilling fluids. Increasing additions of CMS can cause an increase in desired viscosity. Use of CMS does not require any biocide treatment in normal drilling fluid operations. CMS is typically unaffected by normal solids concentrations and produces a tough, slick filter cake, which promotes a reduction in friction and potentially increases drilling rates. CMS may be less effective in high levels of Mg and Ca ions and it is recommended that all “high hardness” be treated out prior to CMS addition. The normal dosage is 0.3~0.5 percent.
For paper-making industry
CMS is used in the paper-making and dyeing industry for its property of retaining moisture and fluidizing. CMS colloid is transparent and delicate. It is used as a drying agent, wet-end additive, and sizing agent in making paper and combines with PVA to form an oil-resistant and water-soluble coating.
For Detergent industry
CMS can be used in Detergents to replace CMC because the anionic character of CMS is the same as CMC. The usage of CMS in the production of detergents delivers remarkable advantages, being able to totally substitute CMC and part of polyacrylates, giving a further advantage in the biodegradability of the product.
For the electric welding rods industry
Because of the high build and cohesiveness of carboxy methyl starch, it can be used as binding element and propping agent.
Other Miscellaneous Applications
CMS can be used in Adhesives, paints, water treatment, Mining Industries etc.
Technical Specifications:
| Parameter | Carboxymethyl Starch Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White or off-white powder |
| Degree of Substitution (DS) | 0.2–0.5 (customizable) |
| Moisture Content (%) | ≤ 10 |
| pH (1% solution) | 8.0–11.0 |
| Viscosity (2% solution, 25°C) | 200–800 mPa·s (various grades) |
| Solubility | Fully soluble in cold water |
| Ash Content (%) | ≤ 8 |
| Certification | ISO, Food Grade/Industrial Grade |
Detailed COA and technical documents available upon request.





