Amcol
AMCOL Corporation began as the American Charcoal Company,a family operated foundry supply house in 1902. In the late 1940s, we focused our efforts on lubricants, release agents, quenches, and other chemicals for use in die casting of zinc and aluminum.
A leading manufacturer and ingredient supplier to major personal care and dermatology companies, Amcol also serves as a turn-key provider to boutique skin care organizations. Differentiated by proprietary technologies, they work across all channels, from prescription dermatology to mass market and private label, ensuring Rx-grade quality.
The company's manufacturing capabilities include FDA-registered bulk drug production with adherence to GMP standards and validated analytical systems, including rapid micro testing. They specialize in lotion manufacturing, offering batch sizes ranging from 50 to 2000 kg with PLC-controlled processing conditions. Their advanced facilities support pressure/vacuum systems and in-line/in-tank homogenization for superior product consistency.
Today, AMCOL produces lubricant and corrosion preventative chemistries with harmonized application and filtration equipment, each enhancing the performance of the other.
The full potential of the fluids we produce is realized through proper application, and vice versa. We manufacture metalforming coolants paired with engineered filtration systems, release agents with air atomized spray or electrostatic powder systems, and corrosion inhibitors joined with PLC controlled coating systems that monitor production speeds and adjust coating volume accordingly.
AMCOL is now a fifth-generation family business serving worldwide markets. We look forward to an exciting future.
On May 9, 2014 Minerals Technologies Acquired AMCOL International Corporation for $1.7 Billion, making it:
- A $2 Billion Minerals-Based Company with Global Reach with Rx Grade Quality
- World Leader in Precipitated Calcium Carbonate & Bentonite
- Demonstrated Leadership in Technology and Innovation
- Platform for Geographic Growth & New Product Innovation
- Broader market reach in many segments [->]
Products
MAGNABRITE®
MAGNABRITE® Magnesium Aluminum Silicates are natural smectite clays having a long history of use as excipients in pharmaceutical formulations. These products are used as emulsion stabilizers, suspending agents and viscosity modifiers. They are supplied as insoluble flakes or powders that form colloidal dispersions in water.
* In liquids, they are used as suspension and emulsion stabilizers.
* In ointments and suppositories they are used to control drug release.
* In solid dosage forms they are traditionally used as binders and dis-integrants for wet granulations. In micronized form, for direct compression tablets.
MAGNABRITE® Applications
| Grade | Pharma & Cosmetic uses |
|---|---|
| MAGNABRITE® S | Acne treatments, AHA/BHA Creams, Anti-dandruff, Treatment Shampoos, Burn/Bite Creams, Creams and Lotions, Dentifrices, Eye shadow, Mascara, Eyeliner, Insect Repellent, Makeup Liquid, Pharmaceutical Creams/Lotions/Ointment Bases, Poison Ivy/Calamine Lotions, Sunscreens, Cleansing cream |
| MAGNABRITE® F | Eye shadow, Mascara, Eyeliner, Facial Mask, Pharmaceutical Ointment Bases, Tablets |
| MAGNABRITE® HV | Acne treatments, Antacid, Anti-diarrheal Suspensions, Antiperspirants, Deodorants – Roll-on, Creams and Lotions, Pharmaceutical Creams & Lotions/Oral Suspensions, Moisturizing cream |
| MAGNABRITE® K | Antacid, Anti-diarrheal Suspensions, Creams and Lotions, Pharmaceutical Oral Suspensions |
| MAGNABRITE® HS | Conditioning 2-in-1 Shampoos, Creams and Lotions, Facial Masks, Hair Straightener/Permanent Wave, Pearlescent Shampoos, |
Benefits of MAGNABRITE®
- Control Drug Release
- Binders and disintergrants for wet granulations
- Stabilize Suspensions
- Stabilize Emulsions
- Modify Rheology
- Enhance skin feel
- Modify Organic Thickeners
- Perform at High & Low pH
- Compatible with most additives
- Resists Degradation
Specifications of MAGNABRITE®
| Product | Classification | Al/MG Ratio | Viscosity Spec(cps) | Uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAGNABRITE® S | USP/NF Type IA | 0.5-1.2 | 225-600 | General purpose grade; for all types of personal care, pharmaceutical, veterinary and industrial products |
| MAGNABRITE® F | USP/NF Type IB | 0.5-1.2 | 150-450 | Micronized powder; for tablets and pressed powders |
| MAGNABRITE® K | USP/NF Type IIA | 1.4-2.8 | 100-300 | Higher viscosity grade; functionality similar to MAGNABRITE® S |
| MAGNABRITE® HV | USP/NF Type IC | 0.5-1.2 | 800-2200 | High acid and electrolyte compatibility; widely used in oral pharmaceutical suspensions |
| MAGNABRITE® HS | USP/NF Purified Bentonite | 3.5 – 5.5 | 40 - 200 | Highest electrolyte stability, low acid demand |
| MAGNABRITE® Ultra | USP | NA | 200-400 | Enhances the performance of water-soluble thickeners including xanthan gum while improving cosmetic elegance. Suitable for use in all lotion, cream, and gel products. |
| MAGNABRITE® T | Technical MAS | NA | 800-2200 | NA |
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Certificates
- Halal, Kosher, Non-GMO, Gluten Free, Heavy Metals, GMP, Residual solvents, Nitrosamines, OVI statement