magnesium aluminum silicate (veegum), CAS No. 1327-43-1

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1327-43-1

Catalog No. EBD2199406

CAS 1327-43-1

Name magnesium aluminum silicate (veegum)

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Basic Information

Synonyms: veegum veegumultra aluminiummagnesiumsilicate aluminosilicicacid,magnesiumsalt aluminummagnesiumsilicate magnesiumaluminosilicate magnesiumaluminumfluosilicate silicicacid,aluminummagnesiumsalt Adakel Aluminummagnesiumoxidesilicate Aluminummagnesiumsiliconoxide Attagel20 Biltcote MagnabriteS MagnabriteT Magnesiumsilicatealuminate Neutralon VanGel Aluminum-magnesiumsilicate magnesiumaluminumsilicate(veegum)

Molecular Formula: Al2Mg2O15Si5

Molecular Weight: 482.99

Categories: Functional Chemicals > Consumer & Industrial Chemicals > Industrial Auxiliaries Materials Chemistry > Polymers and Macromolecular Materials > Polymer Additives

Product Description:

Magnesium aluminum silicate is a naturally occurring, refined inorganic mineral compound. It is a complex, layered silicate composed of magnesium, aluminum, silicon, and oxygen, often with variable water content. It is typically supplied as a fine, off-white powder. Its primary function is as a versatile rheology modifier, thickener, suspending agent, and binder. It forms colloidal dispersions in water, creating thixotropic gels that stabilize emulsions and prevent the settling of solid particles. Due to its inertness, high purity, and non-toxic nature, it finds extensive use across multiple industries. Major applications include use as an excipient in pharmaceuticals (e.g., in tablet formulations as a binder/disintegrant and in topical preparations), as a thickener and suspending agent in cosmetics and personal care products (lotions, creams), and as a key ingredient in industrial products like paints, ceramics, and adhesives. The material is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) for certain food applications and is widely used in non-pharmaceutical contexts. Its effectiveness, combined with its mineral origin and stability, makes it a cost-effective and reliable additive for controlling product viscosity and stability.

Physical Properties

Analytical Data

Appearance: glass lumps in colourless or light blue, odorless