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VEEGUM® R

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

The original and most widely used grade, VEEGUM® R Magnesium Aluminum Silicate is used in a variety of cosmetics and personal care products. VEEGUM R is a highly purified smectite clay suspension stabilizer, emulsion optimizer and rheology modifier. VEEGUM R 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 SilicateVEEGUM R is Magnesium Aluminum Silicate NF Type IA

Properties

Physical Form
  • Liquid
  • Solid

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

Grade
Pharma Grade
Markets
  • Agriculture & Feed
  • Healthcare & Pharma
  • Personal Care
Use Levels
0.5-3%
Dosage Form
  • Creams
  • Granules
  • Lotions
  • Ointments
  • Stick
  • Suppositories
  • Suspension
  • Tablets
Technology
  • Agrochemicals
  • Cosmetic Ingredients
  • Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
Benefit Claims
  • Binding
  • Broad pH Stability
  • Consistent Suspension
  • Cost Effective
  • Elegant Feel
  • Emulsion Stabiliser
  • Formula Stability
  • Good Consistency
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
Application Format
  • Bar
  • Creams
  • Gel
  • Leave On
  • Lotions
  • Masks
  • Powder
  • Rinse Off

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