R.T. Vanderbilt Company is the formulator’s source for products to control the rheology and stability of pharmaceutical and personal care products.



VANATURAL^® is a pure natural bentonite clay for personal care formulations. It disperses easily, hydrates rapidly and performs consistently. VANATURAL ensures the stability and elegance you require and the satin-smooth feel your customers desire. Its INCI Name is Bentonite. Click here to view product.

The VANATURAL line of Bentonite Clays:

• VANATURAL Bentonite Clay
• VANATURAL XGB - A Blend of Bentonite Clay & Xanthan Gum

is a safe, reliable stabilizing agent specially processed for organic skin treatments and cosmetics. A natural clay, it is produced without the use of those chemicals, solvents, synthetics and sterilizing treatments prohibited for organic topicals.

VEEGUM^®, a naturally occurring smectite clay that has been water-washed to optimize purity and performance, is valued for its ability to tailor the rheological properties of aqueous compositions. It is the formulator's choice to stabilize suspensions, stabilize emulsions, and optimize flow properties and skin feel. These benefits are also present in synergistic combinations with organic gums, such as VANZAN^® xanthan gum, and polymeric thickeners. Click here to see a list of available VEEGUM grades.

VANZAN^® xanthan gum is a high molecular weight water soluble 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. Click here to see a list of available VANZAN grades.

DARVAN^® products are highly effective dispersing agents designed to prevent agglomeration of suspended solids in aqueous systems. Click here to see a list of available DARVAN grades suitable for use in personal care products.