R.T. Vanderbilt Company is the formulator's source for products to control the rheology and stability of animal care products.

VANATURAL® bentonite is pure natural bentonite clay for animal care formulations. It is also suitable for use in topical and cleansing preparations that are marketed as organic or containing organic ingredients.

VEEGUM® magnesium aluminum silicate products are natural smectite clays that have been water-washed to optimize purity and performance. These clays are used to stabilize suspensions and emulsions, and to optimize the flow properties of aqueous compositions. These benefits are also present in synergistic combinations with organic gums, such as VANZAN® xanthan gum, and polymeric thickeners.

VANZAN xanthan gum is a polysaccharide that is widely used as a rheology control agent for aqueous systems. It increases viscosity, helps to stabilize emulsions, and prevents the settling of solids in a wide variety of applications.

  Animal Care Formulary
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  Natural Stabilizers for Animal Care Products
          VEEGUM® Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
          VANATURAL® Bentonite


view specifications  view MSDS    request a sample    VANATURAL
A rapidly hydrating high purity bentonite clay for most animal care applications. Its INCI Name is Bentonite.

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  • Stabilizes emulsions against separation, particularly at elevated temperatures.
  • Stabilizes suspensions against particle settling and hard packing.
  • Provides thickening and the absorptive properties in masks and poultices.
  • Provides a silky, tack-free feel in topical preparations.
  • Is synergistic with common thickeners such as xanthan gum and CMC.
  • Reduces the slippery or sticky feel of water soluble gums and polymers.
  • Is compatible with most anionic and nonionic ingredients used in personal care formulations.
view specifications  view MSDS    request a sample    VANZAN NF
The general purpose grade suitable for most pharmaceutical and personal care applications. It conforms to the USP/NF Xanthan Gum monograph.

view specifications  view MSDS    request a sample    VEEGUM Granules
The standard grade for a wide range of applications. VEEGUM is USP/NF Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Type IA.

view specifications  view MSDS    request a sample    VEEGUM HS Granules
The most electrolyte-tolerant grade, typically used in cleansing products. VEEGUM HS is Purified Bentonite N.F.

view specifications  view MSDS    request a sample    VEEGUM K Granules
A stabilizer for acid pH oral suspensions. VEEGUM K is USP/NF Magnesium Aluminum Silicate Type IIA.

view specifications  view MSDS    request a sample     VEEGUM Ultra Granules
A unique acidic smectite clay that is especially easy to hydrate.



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