VEEGUM® – Magnesium Aluminium Silicate
VEEGUM® Magnesium Aluminum Silicate products are water-washed smectite clays that serve as suspension stabilizers, emulsion optimizers and rheology modifiers. Topical cosmetic and pharmaceutical oil-in-water (O/W) emulsions are commonly used to deliver functional ingredients
to the skin. Water-swellable clays like Veegum are often used to adjust the rheology and application properties of these emulsions.
Pharmaceutical / Personal Care Grades
VEEGUM R -Magnesium Aluminum Silicate NF
Economical grade for general use; used in all industries
VEEGUM HV – Magnesium Aluminum Silicate NF
Higher viscosity at lower solids
VEEGUM K – Magnesium Aluminum Silicate NF
Minimal buffering in acidic products, good electrolyte compatibility
VEEGUM HS– Bentonite NF
Least buffering in acidic products
Personal Care Grades
VEEGUM Ultra -Unique, fast hydrating, acid pH
VEEGUM Pure – ECOCERT/COSMOS/OMRI listed version of VEEGUM R; for organic topicals
VEEGUM D – Dentifrice Binder; NaF compatible (w/phosphate first); rapidly hydrates in water
Bentonite Clay Products
VANATURAL – INCI: Bentonite
ECOCERT/COSMOS/OMRI listed natural white water-washed bentonite
VANATURAL XGB – INCI: Bentonite (and) Xanthan Gum
ECOCERT/COSMOS listed blend of natural white water-washed bentonite (not
VANATURAL) and xanthan gum
