SMECTITE CLAY SUSPENDING AGENTS/

VANATURAL®

VEEGUM HV

VEEGUM HS
APPLICATION GUIDE

VEEGUM K

VEEGUM D
VEEGUM F
VEEGUM®
EMULSION STABILIZERS/THICKENERS

VEEGUM

VEEGUM
Ultra

Pure
VANATURAL® Bentonite Clay, VEEGUM® Magnesium Aluminum Pharmaceutical & Personal Care
Silicate and VAN GEL™ Mineral Thickener are natural water-
washed smectite clays. These clays are used as emulsion   
Acne Treatments
stabilizers, suspending agents and viscosity modifiers. They are
AHA, BHA Creams 
supplied as insoluble fine granules or powder that form a colloidal
dispersion in water. Antacid, Anti-diarrheal Suspensions  
Anti-dandruff, Treatment Shampoos   
Antiperspirants, Deodorants – Roll-on 
PHARMACEUTICAL & COSMETIC GRADES Brush-on Hair Color  
General purpose grade; for all types of Burn/Bite Creams   
VEEGUM® personal care, pharmaceutical, veterinary Conditioning 2-in-1 Shampoos 
and industrial products. Creams and Lotions        
Micronized powder; for tablets and Dentifrices    
VEEGUM F
pressed powders. Eye shadow, Mascara, Eyeliner    
Higher viscosity grade; functionality Facial Masks    
VEEGUM HV
similar to VEEGUM. Hair Straightener/Permanent Wave 
High acid and electrolyte compatibility;    
Insect Repellent
VEEGUM K widely used in oral pharmaceutical
Makeup, Cake 
suspensions.
Highest electrolyte stability, minimum Makeup, Liquid    
VEEGUM HS  
acid demand. Pearlescent Shampoos
Pharmaceutical Creams and Lotions  
COSMETIC GRADES Pharmaceutical Ointment Bases  
Fast hydrating bentonite; emulsion and Pharmaceutical Oral Suspensions  
VANATURAL® suspension stabilizer for natural and Poison Ivy/Calamine Lotions    
organic formulations. Sunscreens    
Quickest hydration, uniquely white,
VEEGUM Ultra Tablets 
acidic dispersions; for skin-pH topicals.
Veterinary Oral Suspension  
Specially processed for organic and
VEEGUM Pure Veterinary Topical Creams and Lotions    
natural personal products.

VAN GEL®
Fast hydration; dentifrice binder,

VAN GEL

VAN GEL

VAN GEL

VEEGUM

VEEGUM

VEEGUM
VEEGUM D
emulsion and suspension stabilizer.

CER
Household & Industrial

ES
INDUSTRIAL GRADES

O
B

T
General purpose grade; for most Abrasive Suspensions   
VAN GEL® B household, institutional and agricultural Acid Bowl Cleaners   
applications. Auto Polishes  
High alkali stability; for oven cleaners Agricultural Flowable Suspensions  
VAN GEL C
and other alkaline systems.
Alkaline Cleaners  
Highest electrolyte stability; for cleaners Bleach/Mildew Cleaners 
VAN GEL ES
and cleansers. Ceramics  
Stable in hypochlorite-containing Furniture Polish  
VAN GEL O
formulas; for bleach cleaners. Hard Surface Cleaners and Cleansers   
High thickening efficiency and alkali LADD – Liquid Automatic Dishwashing Detergents  
VEEGUM T stability; for oven cleaners and other
Oven and Grill Cleaners  
alkaline systems.
Paint Strippers  
Highest suspending and thickening
VEEGUM CER Rust Removers  
efficiency.
Waterless Hand Cleaners  
 Minimum Suggested Normal Quick Ultra VANATURAL, VEEGUM and VAN GEL
Hydration Times Hydrating Hydrating Hydrating products must be properly dispersed
Based on laboratory scale VEEGUM® VANATURAL® VEEGUM Ultra in water and hydrated to develop the
preparations under practical VEEGUM F VEEGUM HS desired rheological properties. They can
formulating conditions. Actual VEEGUM K VEEGUM D be classified by their rate of hydration
hydration times in the laboratory VEEGUM HV VAN GEL O as a function of energy input. Energy for
or in production will depend on VEEGUM Pure VAN GEL ES hydration is supplied by the mechanical
the particular combination of VEEGUM T
batch size, mixer shear, and shear of the mixer and the heat supplied
VAN GEL® B by the hydration water. Higher mixer shear
water temperature used.
VAN GEL C
and higher water temperature accelerate
Propeller Mixer: hydration. Solubles present in the water
800 rpm, 25°C water 120 Minutes 30 Minutes 15 Minutes when the clay is added can inhibit hydration.
800 rpm, 75°C water 45 Minutes 20 Minutes 10 Minutes
Homogenizer:
3000 rpm, 25°C water 30 Minutes 20 Minutes 10 Minutes VANATURAL, VEEGUM and VAN GEL
3000 rpm, 75°C water 15 Minutes 10 Minutes 10 Minutes products are often used synergistically with
organic thickeners. These combinations
Suggested Starting Ratios allow the formulator to fine-tune rheological
W/W Ratio Range of Mixing properties beyond what is possible with the
Organic Thickener Clay to Thickener Procedure clay or organic thickener alone.

Polyacrylates 5:1 to 1:1 A

Carbomers 10:1 to 1:1 A,B Please contact us for further information on the
products described in this brochure. Samples
Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose 10:1 to 1:1 C and Technical Data Sheets are available on
request.
Hydroxyethyl Cellulose 1:1 A,D
Hydroxypropyl Cellulose 1:1 A,D
Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose 1:1 A,D
Methylcellulose 1:1 A,D

Xanthan Gum 10:1 to 1:1 C

Sodium Carageenan 10:1 to 1:1 C Vanderbilt Minerals, LLC
Sodium Alginate 2:1 to 1:1 C 30 Winfield Street, P.O. Box 5150
Hydroxypropyl Guar 1:1 A Norwalk, CT 06856-5150
Gum Arabic (Acacia) 4:1 to 2:1 C (203) 295-2140 Fax: (203) 855-1220
E-Mail: [email protected]
Gum Tragacanth 9:1 to 2:1 C
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A Divide the available water and prepare the hydrated clay dispersion and the organic
thickener solution separately. Slowly add the thickener solution to the clay dispersion
with good agitation. Mix until uniform before adding other formula ingredients.
B Add the acid pH VEEGUM Ultra and carbomer simultaneously, or as a dry blend, to
the available water. Hydrate thoroughly before adding other formula ingredients. The
carbomer can be neutralized at any convenient point after hydration.
C Add the clay and organic thickener simultaneously, or as a dry blend, to the available
water. Hydrate thoroughly before adding other formula ingredients. Trademarks:
D For nonionic cellulosics that are insoluble in hot water: hydrate the clay in hot VANATURAL Bentonite Clay, VAN GEL
water. Add the gum to the hot clay dispersion with good agitation. Cool the dispersion Magnesium Aluminum Silicate and VEEGUM
with continued agitation until the gum is completely dissolved. Magnesium Aluminum Silicate are registered
trademarks of R.T. Vanderbilt Holding Com-
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information is not intended to be all-inclusive, because the manner and conditions of use, handling, storage and other factors may involve other or additional
safety or performance considerations. The user is responsible for determining the suitability of any material for a specific purpose and for adopting such VAN GEL™ Mineral Thickener is a trademark
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