CMC has emulsifying and protecting colloid properties.It plays a role in preventing dirt from reattachment during the washing process. CMC enables the fabric after washing to be soft and reduce skin irritation.

In making soap, adding an appropriate amount of CMC helps to greatly improve the quality of soap. Its mechanism and advantages are the same as the application in synthetic detergent on the one hand. On the other hand, CMC Detergent enables soap to be pliable and flexible and thus convenient for pressing and processing.