A polysaccharide hydrogel derived from linters of the cotton seed

Commonly used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceutical preparations

Excellent biocompatibility – does not interfere with cell mediated bone formation

Odourless, tasteless and nontoxic

High viscosity physiologically inert carrier which maintains its interface at the graft site

Malleable - can be molded and placed into any shaped defect

Excellent dimensional stability – does not significantly shrink nor expand

Will not migrate from the graft site

Resorbs slowly in harmony with new bone formation allowing for cellular and vascular infiltration

Haemostatic effect when grafted into a bleeding site

FDA classifies CMC as GRAS (generally regarded as safe)