Magnesium Aluminum Silicates (MAS)
| Product |
Grade |
Average Particle Size |
Density (g/cm) |
Form |
| Magnabrite® |
USP/NF Magnesium Aluminum Silicate |
40 - 74 µm |
0.89 – 0.95 |
Hydro-classified Flakes and Powders |
Magnesium Aluminum Silicate products are natural smectite clays that are water-washed to optimize purity and performance. Smectite clay, which is also known as bentonite, is valued for its ability to swell in water and to impart useful rheological properties to aqueous compositions.
| Rheology Modifier |
Form |
Grade |
| Magnabrite S |
Hydro-classified Flakes |
USP/NF MAS Type IA |
APPLICATION: Magnabrite S is an economical grade that is used in a broad range of applications: cosmetics, personal care, pharmaceuticals and household products. Typically used when medium viscosity, high brightness and ease of dispersion are essential.
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| Magnabrite F |
Hydro-classified Powder |
USP/NF MAS Type IB |
APPLICATION: Magnabrite F is especially useful when dry incorporation is essential for preparations. For disintegrating, suspending and binding. Widely used in pharmaceuticals ointments and pastes; typically used in tablets to blend powders or in cosmetic applications requiring pressed powders, such as eye shadow or mascara.
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| Magnabrite K |
Hydro-classified Flake |
USP/NF MAS Type IIA |
APPLICATION: Magnabrite K was developed for low acid demand and high acid compatibility. Used in personal care, cosmetic and pharmaceutical acid suspensions where low pH flocculation is undesirable. Typically used in shampoos, skin care creams and lotions, hair conditioners and brush-on hair color.
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| Magnabrite HV |
Hydro-classified Flake |
USP/NF MAS Type IC |
APPLICATION: Magnabrite HV delivers high viscosity at low solids. Used in cosmetic creams, pharmaceutical suspensions and personal care products. Magnabrite HV exhibits excellent emulsification and thickening abilities. Typically used in antiperspirants, acne treatments, oral suspensions and veterinary suspensions.
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| Magnabrite HS |
Hydro-classified Flake |
USP/NF Purified Bentonite |
APPLICATION: Magnabrite HS was developed for cosmetic and pharmaceutical formulations where maximum electrolyte stability is required. Typically used in antacids, oral suspensions, hydrocortisone creams, pearlescent shampoos and analgesic creams.
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Associated Documents:
Typical Properties
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Fundamentals of Use
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Viscosity
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Applications Guide
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