MG3745 Magnesium Stearate (CAS No. 557-04-0)

Magnesium Stearate Description

Magnesium Stearate (CAS: 557-04-05) has the chemical formula Mg(C18H35O2)2. It is a salt containing two equivalents of stearate (the anion of stearic acid) and one magnesium cation (Mg2+). It melts at about 120 °C, not soluble in water, and is generally considered safe for human consumption at levels below 2500 mg/kg per day. Magnesium stearate has good adhesion to the skin and good lubricity. It is used in powder products in cosmetics to improve adhesion and lubricity.

Magnesium Stearate Specifications

Magnesium Stearate Applications

• Magnesium stearate has been widely used for many decades in the food industry as an emulsifier, binder and thickener, as well as an anticaking, lubricant, release, and antifoaming agent.
• Magnesium stearate is also commonly used as an inactive ingredient in the production of pharmaceutical tablets, capsules and powders.
• It is widely used in the fields of plastic, mold-releasing agents for tablets, emulsifying agents of cosmetics. It also can conjugate with Ca Soap as a stabilizer of PVC.

Magnesium Stearate Safety Information

Magnesium Stearate Packaging

Our Magnesium Stearate is carefully handled during storage and transportation to preserve the quality of our product in its original condition.