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VEEGUM® K

EC Number
215-478-8
Chemical Name
Smectite-group minerals

VEEGUM® K Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Provides good suspension at low viscosity while having low acid demand and high electrolyte and acid compatibility. This grade is well suited for acidic pH pharmaceutical suspensions and hair care formulas containing conditioning agents.VEEGUM K is a highly purified smectite clay suspension stabilizer, emulsion optimizer and rheology modifier. VEEGUM K 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.

Properties

Physical Form
Solid

Other characteristics

Brand
VEEGUM
Synonyms

Bentonite, smectite clay, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate

Functions

Binder, Disintegrant, Emulsifier, Emulsion Stabilizer, Stabilizer, Stabilizer, Suspending Agent, Suspension Stabilizer, Thickener, Viscosity Modifier, Viscosity Stabilizer

Dosage Form

Creams, Granules, Ointments, Stick, Suppositories, Suspension, Tablets; Creams; Granules; Ointments; Stick; Suppositories; Suspension; Tablets

Ingredient Origin
Natural Origin
Grade
Pharma Grade
Markets
  • Agriculture & Feed
  • Healthcare & Pharma
  • Personal Care
Use Levels
0.5 - 3%
Technology
  • Cosmetic Ingredients
  • Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Benefit Claims
  • Binding
  • Broad pH Stability
  • Consistent Suspension
  • Elegant Feel
  • Emulsion Stabiliser
  • Formula Stability
  • Good Consistency
  • Good Electrolyte Tolerance
Dispersible In
Water
Labeling Claims
  • Clean at Sephora
  • Credo Clean Standard
  • Mineral based
  • Natural
  • Naturally Derived
  • Organic
  • Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty
Application Format
  • Bar
  • Creams
  • Gel
  • Leave On
  • Lotions
  • Masks
  • Ointments
  • Powder
Chemical Inventories
  • AICS (Australia)
  • ENCS (Japan)
  • IECSC (China)
  • ISHL (Japan)
  • KECI (Korea)
  • NDSL (Canada)
  • NZIoC (New Zealand)
  • PICCS (Phillipines)
Country Availability
  • Brazil
  • Canada
  • China (Mainland)
  • Mexico
  • USA

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