{"id":10960,"date":"2026-03-19T10:21:25","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T10:21:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/?p=10960"},"modified":"2026-08-28T10:25:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T10:25:07","slug":"water-hardness-cmc-hydration-viscosity-textile-printing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/ru\/blog\/water-hardness-cmc-hydration-viscosity-textile-printing\/","title":{"rendered":"How Water Hardness Affects CMC Hydration and Viscosity in Textile Printing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-7e796609\"><em>Water hardness is a hidden formulation variable in textile printing because sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC) is an anionic polyelectrolyte whose hydration, chain conformation and rheology respond to dissolved ions. Calcium and magnesium can change CMC behavior differently from sodium salts, and the result is not always a simple viscosity decrease. The response depends on ion concentration, CMC degree of substitution, molecular weight, substitution distribution, polymer concentration, pH and the complete printing formula. This guide explains how textile mills should compare plant water with a controlled reference water before blaming a CMC batch for slow hydration, viscosity drift, gel particles or unstable printing paste.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-56a2b20a\">What Is Water Hardness in CMC Preparation?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-1c2580ef\">Water hardness mainly describes the concentration of dissolved multivalent metal ions, especially calcium and magnesium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-0661aa12\">In textile plants, water can vary because of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Municipal supply changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Groundwater<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Well water<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0421\u0435\u0437\u043e\u043d\u043d\u044b\u0435 \u043a\u043e\u043b\u0435\u0431\u0430\u043d\u0438\u044f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water-treatment performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Blending of different water sources<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-3cfe247e\">For CMC preparation, the important question is not only whether the water is classified as \u201csoft\u201d or \u201chard.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-615a2a10\">The mill should know:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Total hardness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calcium level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Magnesium level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conductivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pH<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other dissolved salts where relevant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-7b3e05ba\">Two water samples with similar total hardness can still affect CMC differently if their ionic composition differs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-a8418e0d\">Why CMC Responds to Dissolved Ions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-c84f2fa3\">Sodium CMC contains negatively charged carboxymethyl groups under typical aqueous conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-21f2c146\">These charges repel each other and influence polymer-chain expansion in water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-a009b2c0\">That electrostatic behavior contributes to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u0413\u0438\u0434\u0440\u0430\u0442\u0430\u0446\u0438\u044f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chain conformation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solution viscosity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0420\u0435\u043e\u043b\u043e\u0433\u0438\u044f<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-738a5983\">When ions are added, they interact with the charged polymer environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-0abae316\">Monovalent salts such as sodium chloride can screen electrostatic repulsion and change chain dimensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-bace48f4\">Divalent ions such as Ca\u00b2\u207a and Mg\u00b2\u207a can create stronger ionic interactions and, under some conditions, promote interchain association or bridging.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-9533d44d\">Published rheology research confirms that CMC solution behavior changes with counterion valence and type rather than simply with \u201csalt concentration.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-41478d80\">Why Calcium and Magnesium Behave Differently from Sodium Salts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-a67c29d4\">Calcium and magnesium carry two positive charges, while sodium carries one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-f4550e6f\">This difference changes how they interact with anionic CMC chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-28425c1d\">Research on CMC has shown that divalent ions can change:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Effective polymer charge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chain interactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aggregation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Viscoelastic response<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-5a08d0db\">Calcium and magnesium are also not necessarily identical to each other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-ebf8d747\">Recent studies of CMC with divalent counterions have shown ion-specific differences in association and structural behavior.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-760401a6\">Therefore, the practical question for a textile mill should be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-41e56875\"><strong>\u201cHow does our actual plant water affect this specific CMC grade?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-5b28c803\">not:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-f7aa75dd\"><strong>\u201cIs the hardness number below one universal limit?\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-12da5437\">How Hard Water Can Affect CMC Hydration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-6ce11229\">Hydration begins when water penetrates the powder and the polymer chains separate into the aqueous phase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-e5b06750\">If ionic strength is already high during this stage, the polymer can hydrate differently from the same CMC in deionized or softened water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-7f37afbd\">Possible observations include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Slower viscosity development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More difficult dispersion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Persistent fish-eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gel particles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Different final solution clarity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-844ae24a\">Published CMC rheology literature notes that dissolution in saline media can be slower than dissolution in deionized water, which can create apparent viscosity differences if hydration is incomplete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-f31eb6cb\">This means a \u201clow viscosity\u201d result may sometimes be a preparation problem rather than a true loss of polymer thickening capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-37030c28\">Always check whether both samples have reached complete and comparable hydration before interpreting the viscosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-aa8cd050\">How Water Hardness Can Change CMC Viscosity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-b7d80bcb\">Water hardness can change measured CMC viscosity through several mechanisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-80c033ef\">Electrostatic Screening<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-99066815\">Dissolved ions reduce repulsion between charged polymer segments, changing chain expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-7ad8d957\">Ion Association<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-1b406ac4\">Divalent ions can interact more strongly with carboxylate groups than monovalent ions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-fe0c8713\">Interchain Interaction<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-8ea0608d\">Under some conditions, multivalent ions can increase association between CMC chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-0186c928\">Incomplete Hydration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-dbdc232c\">Hard or saline water can slow dissolution, so a sample measured too early may appear to have lower viscosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-62bec379\">The final response therefore depends on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Hardness level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ca\u00b2\u207a \/ Mg\u00b2\u207a ratio<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CMC DS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Molecular weight<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u041a\u043e\u043d\u0446\u0435\u043d\u0442\u0440\u0430\u0446\u0438\u044f \u043f\u043e\u043b\u0438\u043c\u0435\u0440\u0430<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pH<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0422\u0435\u043c\u043f\u0435\u0440\u0430\u0442\u0443\u0440\u0430<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Measurement method<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-f40ad4f3\">Why Hard Water Does Not Always Mean Lower Viscosity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-fce042f9\">A common oversimplification is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-e48d852a\"><strong>\u201cHard water always reduces CMC viscosity.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-22e7d535\">This is not technically reliable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-3331d1b9\">Some systems do show viscosity reduction as ionic strength increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-784654d7\">Other systems can show increased apparent viscosity or stronger association at selected concentrations of divalent ions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-2eb9a948\">Published studies have reported both viscosity loss and viscosity increase depending on CMC structure, concentration and ion conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-776c5bd2\">This is why the article&#8217;s practical rule is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-81491b91\"><strong>Hard water changes CMC viscosity; the direction and magnitude must be measured for the actual grade and formula.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-bfcf0292\">For factory troubleshooting, this statement is much more useful than assuming one universal trend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-09d79a33\">How Degree of Substitution Changes Hard-Water Tolerance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-810fbb1c\">Degree of substitution (DS) describes the average number of cellulose hydroxyl groups replaced by carboxymethyl groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-573a9f3e\">DS affects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Water compatibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Charge density<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt tolerance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acid response<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solution behavior<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-c96752d7\">Research on multivalent-ion tolerance has shown that CMC grades with different DS and substitution structure can respond differently to Ca\u00b2\u207a.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-c25228c6\">Higher-substitution routes are commonly evaluated when buyers require stronger electrolyte tolerance, but:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-5d5e0e95\"><strong>Higher DS does not mean complete immunity to hard water.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-7e514b4a\">The effect still depends on ion concentration, molecular weight and substitution distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-701d15d7\">FSX Chemical therefore compares CMC-HD, CMC-MD and CMC-LD by DS, viscosity, dissolution and formulation performance rather than presenting DS as a universal quality ranking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-aff8b75e\">How Molecular Weight and Concentration Change the Response<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-7ce3c790\">Molecular weight influences the baseline viscosity-building ability of CMC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-b4c6bf75\">Polymer concentration also determines whether the solution behaves in a dilute, semidilute or more strongly entangled regime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-434716ac\">As concentration increases, chain overlap and interaction become more important.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-1778ff07\">Therefore, the same hardness level can affect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>0.5% CMC solution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1.0% CMC solution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2.0% CMC solution<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-e2ad54eb\">differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-ffb1e889\">Never compare water-hardness tolerance using different CMC concentrations without clearly accounting for the difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-9a43f67c\">Why Substitution Uniformity Matters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-a90812a3\">Average DS does not fully describe how carboxymethyl groups are distributed along the polymer chain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-0f88c546\">Research on multivalent-ion salt tolerance has shown that CMC products with similar overall DS can have different tolerance when substitution distribution differs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-6d4780b4\">This means two grades labeled with the same DS can still respond differently to hard water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-1a3328d6\">In practical QC, substitution uniformity is often evaluated indirectly through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u0420\u0430\u0441\u0442\u0432\u043e\u0440\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solution clarity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Salt-addition response<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filtration residue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Batch repeatability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-d3bffcf4\">For textile buyers, this is another reason not to qualify a CMC grade from DS alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-5f27d650\">What Hard Water Changes in Textile Printing Paste<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-3cfda520\">The water used for CMC preparation becomes part of the printing paste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-5113d182\">If hardness changes CMC hydration or rheology, it can indirectly change:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Paste body<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Screen release<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u041f\u0440\u043e\u043d\u0438\u043a\u043d\u043e\u0432\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u041e\u043f\u0440\u0435\u0434\u0435\u043b\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435 \u0442\u0435\u0440\u043c\u0438\u043d\u0430 \u00ab\u043f\u0435\u0447\u0430\u0442\u044c\u00bb<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Color uniformity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0421\u0442\u0430\u0431\u0438\u043b\u044c\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c \u0434\u0435\u0440\u0436\u0430\u043d\u0438\u044f<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-487e9d34\">Hard water can also interact with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u041a\u0440\u0430\u0441\u0438\u0442\u0435\u043b\u0438<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pigment binders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dispersants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0429\u0435\u043b\u043e\u0447\u044c<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other anionic polymers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-09fbe450\">Therefore, the complete printing paste should be checked after the water comparison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-a30e5f3a\">A CMC grade that looks acceptable in a pure-water beaker can still behave differently in a full production formula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-54bf907f\">Reactive Printing: Why Hardness Can Be Especially Important<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-c1d47576\">Reactive printing formulas can contain several ionic components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-04fca4cc\">These may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reactive dyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0429\u0435\u043b\u043e\u0447\u044c<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0421\u043e\u043b\u0438<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Anti-reducing components<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other auxiliaries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-09a308b4\">Hard water adds another ionic variable to this system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-ff6bb9a5\">For CMC-based or CMC-containing reactive formulations, evaluate:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Initial hydration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Viscosity after complete formula preparation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0421\u0442\u0430\u0431\u0438\u043b\u044c\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c \u0434\u0435\u0440\u0436\u0430\u043d\u0438\u044f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0426\u0432\u0435\u0442\u043e\u043e\u0442\u0434\u0430\u0447\u0430<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Background staining<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0421\u043c\u044b\u0432\u0430\u0435\u043c\u044b\u0439<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-2a732e02\">CMC should not be treated as a universal one-to-one sodium alginate replacement simply because it maintains viscosity in hard water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-78f9f100\">The final dye-thickener interaction and printing result still require validation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-752ca4ee\">Pigment, Disperse and Compound Systems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-bdbb0b62\">\u041f\u0438\u0433\u043c\u0435\u043d\u0442\u043d\u0430\u044f \u043f\u0435\u0447\u0430\u0442\u044c<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-c9679bee\">Hard water can influence CMC together with binder, cationic or anionic auxiliaries and crosslinking chemistry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-77487076\">Check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u0421\u043e\u0432\u043c\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0438\u043c\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c \u0441\u0432\u044f\u0437\u0443\u044e\u0449\u0438\u0445 \u0432\u0435\u0449\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0432<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flocculation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0412\u044f\u0437\u043a\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c \u043f\u0430\u0441\u0442\u044b<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u041e\u0442\u0432\u0435\u0440\u0436\u0434\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0421\u0442\u043e\u0439\u043a\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c \u043a \u0438\u0441\u0442\u0438\u0440\u0430\u043d\u0438\u044e<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-fca5918f\">\u0414\u0438\u0441\u043f\u0435\u0440\u0441\u043d\u0430\u044f \u043f\u0435\u0447\u0430\u0442\u044c<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-dcea2b1a\">Check the interaction among CMC, dispersants, dye particles, salts and thermal fixation conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-f4a2ddb9\">\u041a\u043e\u043c\u043f\u043e\u0437\u0438\u0442\u043d\u044b\u0435 \u0437\u0430\u0433\u0443\u0441\u0442\u0438\u0442\u0435\u043b\u0438<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-dd570e42\">A blend can contain multiple polymers with different calcium and magnesium tolerance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-87c8939e\">Hard-water performance of the final blend may therefore differ from the behavior of each polymer tested separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-da0d24c9\">Always evaluate the complete thickener system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-3cf3e61b\">Plant Water vs. Reference Water: The Fastest Diagnostic Test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-443e280d\">When a mill reports unexpected CMC viscosity or hydration problems, one of the fastest useful tests is a two-water comparison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-c8212ce0\">Sample A<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-1cecf4ed\">Prepare the CMC using the actual plant water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-513c0bcf\">Sample B<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-e2109000\">Prepare the same CMC using softened, deionized or another controlled reference water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-055fbcfc\">Keep everything else identical:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CMC batch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CMC concentration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Powder addition rate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mixer speed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mixing time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0412\u0440\u0435\u043c\u044f \u0433\u0438\u0434\u0440\u0430\u0442\u0430\u0446\u0438\u0438<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0422\u0435\u043c\u043f\u0435\u0440\u0430\u0442\u0443\u0440\u0430<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u041c\u0435\u0442\u043e\u0434 \u0438\u0437\u043c\u0435\u0440\u0435\u043d\u0438\u044f \u0432\u044f\u0437\u043a\u043e\u0441\u0442\u0438<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-31f4c0e7\">Then compare:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dissolution time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fish-eyes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solution clarity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0412\u044f\u0437\u043a\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filtration residue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-a2d150a9\">If the difference is large, water quality should be investigated before the CMC batch is rejected.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-46d6f59d\">How to Build a Water-Hardness Response Curve<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-205173ff\">For a more detailed qualification, build a controlled hardness curve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-624035f0\">Step 1: Select a Reference Water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-52669a66\">Use a consistent starting water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-35c7f2c5\">Step 2: Create Several Controlled Hardness Levels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-a0ee9b9f\">Use a laboratory method appropriate to the plant&#8217;s real Ca\u00b2\u207a and Mg\u00b2\u207a profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-1cb19a45\">Step 3: Prepare the Same CMC at Each Level<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-c3a76e5d\">Keep concentration and preparation method constant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-352819cc\">Step 4: Record Hydration Development<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-eacd302d\">Measure viscosity at defined time points instead of only one final reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-687cb6f1\">Step 5: Inspect Physical Stability<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-49c63afc\">Record:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Clarity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gel particles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sediment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filtration residue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-73887ef7\">Step 6: Add the Complete Printing Components<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-2b33ac2d\">Repeat the comparison after dye, alkali, binder or other relevant auxiliaries are added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-4d829084\">Step 7: Define a Working Water Window<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-260043cf\">Approve a practical hardness range that maintains acceptable hydration, paste behavior and printing performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-d11d6855\">Does Mixing Order Matter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-07759073\">Mixing order can matter, especially when CMC is exposed to a high ionic environment before full hydration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-1b12e5cb\">A practical default development sequence is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-5fa9fed3\"><strong>Water \u2192 Controlled CMC Addition \u2192 Full Hydration \u2192 Other Formula Components<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-4b623c98\">rather than introducing CMC directly into a highly saline or highly concentrated auxiliary solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-bf4ebb69\">Some literature reports that CMC dissolved directly in saline water can hydrate more slowly than CMC first hydrated in low-salt water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-d4bc532c\">However, the magnitude of this effect depends on the grade and process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-23e15b2c\">Therefore, compare the exact production addition sequence during qualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-237a1b57\">Hard Water, Gel Particles and Filtration Residue<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-5dc9402b\">Water-related CMC instability can appear as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Soft gel particles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flocculation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Haze<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fine mineral residue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rapid filter loading<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-77086f12\">But not every filter residue is caused by hardness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-bfa5e826\">Also check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Incomplete hydration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tank contamination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Powder lumps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other formulation incompatibility<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-957ecc84\">A useful diagnostic is to compare residue from plant-water and reference-water preparations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-58259676\">If the plant-water sample shows much more residue under the same mixing conditions, the water chemistry becomes a stronger root-cause candidate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-0fcb4ab0\">Production QC for Water and CMC<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-beffb304\">Once the acceptable water window is established, production control can include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Daily or shift water hardness check where variation is significant<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conductivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>pH<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water-treatment status<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CMC batch number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Standard solution viscosity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0412\u0440\u0435\u043c\u044f \u0433\u0438\u0434\u0440\u0430\u0442\u0430\u0446\u0438\u0438<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete paste viscosity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-cae9c681\">If water source changes seasonally, retain the water-quality record together with the printing-paste batch data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-31223a2f\">This improves root-cause analysis when viscosity or printing performance changes later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-20f037c6\">Troubleshooting Water-Related CMC Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>\u0412\u044b\u044f\u0432\u043b\u0435\u043d\u043d\u0430\u044f \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0431\u043b\u0435\u043c\u0430<\/th><th>\u041f\u0435\u0440\u0432\u044b\u0435 \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0432\u0435\u0440\u043a\u0438<\/th><th>Do Not Assume<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>CMC hydrates slowly<\/td><td>Hardness, ionic strength, mixing, water temperature<\/td><td>The CMC batch is defective<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Viscosity lower than normal<\/td><td>Water source, hardness, hydration time, test method<\/td><td>Lower molecular weight is the only cause<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Viscosity unexpectedly increases<\/td><td>Divalent-ion level, concentration, association\/gel behavior<\/td><td>Hard water can only reduce viscosity<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>More gel particles after water-source change<\/td><td>Ca\/Mg, hydration sequence, water solids<\/td><td>More filtration alone will solve it<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Lab CMC is stable but factory paste drifts<\/td><td>DI-water lab test vs. plant water, full formula<\/td><td>Supplier data are necessarily wrong<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Same CMC behaves differently between factories<\/td><td>Water hardness, pH, conductivity, preparation method<\/td><td>The product grade changed<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-1bb0f4ca\">What Information Should You Send to a CMC Supplier?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-bb8a5516\">If you suspect water hardness is affecting CMC, send:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Current CMC product or TDS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0421\u0442\u0435\u043f\u0435\u043d\u044c \u0437\u0430\u043c\u0435\u0449\u0435\u043d\u0438\u044f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Viscosity and full test method<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CMC concentration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plant water source<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total hardness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calcium and magnesium data where available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conductivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water pH<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u041f\u043e\u0441\u043b\u0435\u0434\u043e\u0432\u0430\u0442\u0435\u043b\u044c\u043d\u043e\u0441\u0442\u044c \u0441\u043c\u0435\u0448\u0438\u0432\u0430\u043d\u0438\u044f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0412\u0440\u0435\u043c\u044f \u0433\u0438\u0434\u0440\u0430\u0442\u0430\u0446\u0438\u0438<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete printing formula<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current filtration residue or gel observations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Printing route and fabric<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current viscosity or printing problem<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-c5041e4b\">FSX Chemical can use this information through <a href=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/ru\/%d1%83%d1%81%d0%bb%d1%83%d0%b3%d0%b0\/%d1%81%d0%be%d0%be%d1%82%d0%b2%d0%b5%d1%82%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b2%d1%83%d1%8e%d1%89%d0%b8%d0%b5-%d0%be%d0%b1%d1%80%d0%b0%d0%b7%d1%86%d1%8b\/\">\u041e\u0431\u0440\u0430\u0437\u0446\u044b \u0438 \u043f\u043e\u0434\u0431\u043e\u0440<\/a> to compare CMC-HD, CMC-MD or CMC-LD as potential trial directions under matched water and formulation conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-9c3a4841\">How Should a Textile Mill Control Hard-Water Effects on CMC?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-17adbe32\">A practical sequence is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-aa331025\"><strong>Measure Water \u2192 Compare with Reference Water \u2192 Standardize CMC Hydration \u2192 Check Complete Formula \u2192 Print \u2192 Record Batch and Water Data<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-79e5547a\">The key principles are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Water hardness is part of the formulation, not just a utility parameter.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ca\u00b2\u207a and Mg\u00b2\u207a can affect CMC differently from monovalent sodium salts.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hard water does not always produce the same direction of viscosity change.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hydration must be complete before viscosity is compared.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>DS, molecular weight and substitution distribution influence hard-water response.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use plant-water vs. reference-water testing before rejecting a CMC batch.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-ababaaf1\">\u0427\u0430\u0441\u0442\u043e \u0437\u0430\u0434\u0430\u0432\u0430\u0435\u043c\u044b\u0435 \u0432\u043e\u043f\u0440\u043e\u0441\u044b<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-80c2ea2d\">1. Does hard water affect CMC viscosity?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-a0290584\">Yes. Calcium, magnesium and overall ionic strength can change CMC chain interactions and measured viscosity. The direction and magnitude depend on the specific CMC and formulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-673fd007\">2. Does hard water always reduce CMC viscosity?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-a7bea3e0\">No. Some conditions reduce viscosity, while selected divalent-ion conditions can increase apparent viscosity or association. Test the actual grade and water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-28b36260\">3. Why does CMC dissolve more slowly in hard water?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-cf64f705\">Higher ionic strength can change chain hydration and slow dissolution. Incomplete hydration can then appear as lower viscosity or gel particles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-a8fa417c\">4. Is calcium more harmful than magnesium to CMC?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-1c36a269\">Not universally. Calcium and magnesium can interact differently with CMC, and the practical result depends on concentration, DS, polymer structure and formulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-75f6b1d5\">5. Does higher-DS CMC tolerate hard water better?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-a6afe8f5\">Higher-DS routes are commonly evaluated for improved electrolyte tolerance, but higher DS does not make CMC immune to calcium or magnesium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-dc0b8f17\">6. Can I test CMC only with deionized water?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-b883689c\">DI water is useful as a reference, but production qualification should also include the plant&#8217;s actual process water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-990b6406\">7. What is the fastest way to check whether water causes a viscosity problem?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-e67ab59d\">Prepare the same CMC batch at the same concentration using plant water and a controlled reference water, then compare hydration, viscosity and residue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-d6f0a6f1\">8. Can hard water create CMC filtration residue?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-cba1033c\">It can contribute to aggregation or mineral-related residue in some systems, but incomplete hydration and contamination should also be checked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-9fd15296\">9. Should CMC be hydrated before salt or alkali is added?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-b5541d0b\">In many formulations this is a useful starting approach because CMC can hydrate more slowly in a high-salt environment, but the exact production sequence should be validated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-625af72b\">10. Can two factories get different viscosity from the same CMC?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-3ffa3d0b\">Yes. Water hardness, pH, conductivity, preparation method, temperature and viscosity test conditions can all create different results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-e360db41\">11. Should water hardness be listed in CMC QC?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-7dfa7dc7\">If plant water varies enough to affect hydration or paste performance, hardness or conductivity should be included in process QC and batch records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-b47f49fe\">12. What should I send FSX Chemical for hard-water CMC matching?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-f816fcc4\">Send the current CMC TDS, DS, viscosity method, plant-water hardness, Ca\/Mg data if available, mixing method, full formula and current hydration or viscosity problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-wd-title title wd-813b9ddd\">Match CMC to Your Plant Water with FSX Chemical<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-0aaa6385\">If the same CMC behaves differently between your laboratory and production line, or between two factories, water hardness may be part of the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-443bf3ae\">For a useful comparison, send:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your current CMC sample, TDS or COA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u0421\u0442\u0435\u043f\u0435\u043d\u044c \u0437\u0430\u043c\u0435\u0449\u0435\u043d\u0438\u044f<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Viscosity and full test method<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CMC concentration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plant-water hardness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calcium and magnesium data where available<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water pH and conductivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mixing and hydration method<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete printing formula<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filtration residue observations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Printing route and fabric<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current viscosity or printing-performance target<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-bd473627\">\u041d\u0430\u0447\u043d\u0438\u0442\u0435 \u0441 <a href=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/ru\/%d1%83%d1%81%d0%bb%d1%83%d0%b3%d0%b0\/%d1%81%d0%be%d0%be%d1%82%d0%b2%d0%b5%d1%82%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b2%d1%83%d1%8e%d1%89%d0%b8%d0%b5-%d0%be%d0%b1%d1%80%d0%b0%d0%b7%d1%86%d1%8b\/\">\u041e\u0431\u0440\u0430\u0437\u0446\u044b \u0438 \u043f\u043e\u0434\u0431\u043e\u0440<\/a> to run a controlled CMC comparison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-72584a63\">\u041e\u0431\u0437\u043e\u0440 <a href=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/ru\/product\/%d0%ba%d0%b0%d1%80%d0%b1%d0%be%d0%ba%d1%81%d0%b8%d0%bc%d0%b5%d1%82%d0%b8%d0%bb%d1%86%d0%b5%d0%bb%d0%bb%d1%8e%d0%bb%d0%be%d0%b7%d0%b0-cmc\/\">FSX Chemical Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC)<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/ru\/%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%be%d0%b6%d0%b5%d0%bd%d0%b8%d1%8f\/%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%be%d0%b6%d0%b5%d0%bd%d0%b8%d0%b5-cmc\/\">CMC Textile Printing Application Guide<\/a> for current grade-selection information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-7a60a0a0\">You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/ru\/%d1%83%d1%81%d0%bb%d1%83%d0%b3%d0%b0\/%d0%b7%d0%b0%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%be%d1%81%d0%b8%d1%82%d1%8c-%d1%80%d0%b0%d1%81%d1%86%d0%b5%d0%bd%d0%ba%d0%b8\/\">\u0417\u0430\u043f\u0440\u043e\u0441\u0438\u0442\u044c \u043f\u0440\u0435\u0434\u043b\u043e\u0436\u0435\u043d\u0438\u0435 \u043d\u0430\u043f\u0440\u044f\u043c\u0443\u044e \u043e\u0442 \u043f\u0440\u043e\u0438\u0437\u0432\u043e\u0434\u0438\u0442\u0435\u043b\u044f<\/a> once the suitable CMC route is identified or <a href=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/ru\/%d1%81%d0%b2%d1%8f%d0%b6%d0%b8%d1%82%d0%b5%d1%81%d1%8c-%d1%81-%d0%bd%d0%b0%d0%bc%d0%b8\/\">\u0421\u0432\u044f\u0437\u0430\u0442\u044c\u0441\u044f \u0441 \u043a\u043e\u043c\u043f\u0430\u043d\u0438\u0435\u0439 FSX Chemical<\/a> for technical discussion\ud83d\udce7\u00a0<strong>\u042d\u043b\u0435\u043a\u0442\u0440\u043e\u043d\u043d\u0430\u044f \u043f\u043e\u0447\u0442\u0430<a href=\"https:\/\/fsxchemical.com\/ru\/%d1%81%d0%b2%d1%8f%d0%b6%d0%b8%d1%82%d0%b5%d1%81%d1%8c-%d1%81-%d0%bd%d0%b0%d0%bc%d0%b8\/\">: Service@fsxchemical.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-wd-paragraph wd-53f24b88\"><strong>For textile printing, water is part of the CMC formulation. 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