Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose (CMC) is a water-soluble polymer derived from cellulose. It is used in numerous applications, such as food additives, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, paints, and drilling fluids. It is a non-ionic and non-toxic polymer, and it is often used as a thickener and stabilizer in foodstuffs, as well as providing a protective colloid for emulsions and suspensions. CMC is also used as a binder for tablets, and as an adhesive in the paper and textile industries.