VEEGUM® HV
- CAS Number
- 12199-37-01327-43-1
- EC Number
- 215-478-8
- INCI Name
- Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
- Chemical Name
- Smectite-group minerals
VEEGUM® HV Magnesium Aluminum Silicate provides excellent emulsion and suspension stability at low use levels. This grade is used in a variety of personal care and pharmaceutical products. VEEGUM HV is a highly purified smectite clay suspension stabilizer, emulsion optimizer and rheology modifier. VEEGUM HV also reduces the slippery or sticky feel of gums and polymers, while providing a silky, tack-free feel in topical preparations. This smectite clay is synergistic with common thickeners such as VANZAN® xanthan gum and CMC. These combinations will provide greater thickening, stabilizing and suspending properties than those developed by the individual components of the mixture. Typical Use Levels: Between 0.5% and 3% INCI Name: Magnesium Aluminum Silicate VEEGUM HV is Magnesium Aluminum Silicate NF Type IC
Other characteristics
- Brand
- VEEGUM
- Synonyms
Bentonite, smectite clay, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
- Functions
Binder, Controlled Release Agent, Disintegrant, Emulsifier, Emulsion Stabilizer, Stabilizer, Stabilizer, Suspending Agent, Suspension Stabilizer, Taste Masker, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier, Viscosity Stabilizer
- Dosage Form
Creams, Granules, Lotions, Ointments, Stick, Suppositories, Suspension, Tablets; Creams; Granules; Lotions; Ointments; Stick; Suppositories; Suspension; Tablets
- Grade
- Pharma Grade
- Markets
- Agriculture & Feed
- Healthcare & Pharma
- Personal Care
- Use Levels
- 0.5-3%
- Appearance
- Fine granules
- Technology
- Cosmetic Ingredients
- Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
- Benefit Claims
- Binding
- Broad pH Stability
- Consistent Suspension
- Elegant Feel
- Emulsion Stabiliser
- Formula Stability
- Good Consistency
- Hydrating
- Dispersible In
- Water
- Labeling Claims
- Clean at Sephora
- Credo Clean Standard
- Mineral based
- Natural
- Naturally Derived
- Organic
- Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
- Ingredient Origin
- Natural Origin
- HIGHLIGHTS
Indicated where high viscosity at low solids is desired. Excellent emulsion and suspension stabilization is obtained at low use levels. It is used primarily in cosmetics (e.g., pigment suspension in mascaras and eye shadow creams) and pharmaceutical suspensions.
Technical data
Table 1 of 2
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Demand | max. 4 | — | Current Volume USP/NF |
| Al/Mg Ratio | 0.5 - 1.2 | — | Current Volume USP/NF |
| Arsenic Content | max. 3 | ppm | Current Volume USP/NF |
| Lead Content | max. 15 | ppm | Current Volume USP/NF |
| Moisture Content | max. 8 | % | Current Volume USP/NF |
| pH (5%, Dispersion) | 9 - 10 | — | Current Volume USP/NF |
| Viscocity (Brookfield, 5% Dispersion) | 800 - 2200 | cps | Current Volume USP/NF |
| X-Ray Diffraction | 1.492 - 1.504, 1.510 - 1.540, 15.0 - 17.2 | Angstroms | Current Volume USP/NF |
Table 2 of 2
3 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacteria | max. 100 | cfu/g | Current Volume USP/NF |
| Fungi & Yeast | max. 100 | cfu/g | Current Volume USP/NF |
| Candida albicans | max. 10 | cfu/g | T-1120 |
