Magnesium Stearate

Magnesium Stearate is used in oral applications, particularly in capsules and tablets, and is also utilized in creams and lotions for skin care. It functions as a lubricant, flow promoter, anti-caking agent, stabilizer, emulsifier, and thickener. In food ingredients, it enhances flow and reduces clumping, improving the efficiency of formulations. This compound is crucial for stabilizing and thickening cosmetic products such as body creams and skin lotions.

Chemical Name: Magnesium Stearate

CAS Number: 557-04-0

Dosage Form: Capsules, Tablets

Synonyms: Dibasic Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Distearate, Magnesium Octadecanoate

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    Identification & Functionality

    Features & Benefits

    Applications & Uses

    Properties

    Characteristics
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Assay (Magnesium)4 - 5%USP/NF..Ph.EUR..BP
    Bulk Density0.22 - 0.35g/mL-
    Chloride Contentmax. 0.1%USP/NF..Ph.EUR..BP
    Fatty Acid Composition (stearic acid)min. 40%-
    Fatty Acid Composition (sum of stearic acids & palmitic acid)min. 90%-
    Identifcation B (Acid Value)195 - 210-USP/NF..Ph.EUR..BP
    Loss on Dryingmax. 6%USP/NF..Ph.EUR..BP
    Sieve Analysismin. 99%-
    Sulphate Contentmax. 0.5%USP/NF..Ph.EUR..BP
    Heavy Metals
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Cadmium Contentmax. 3ppmUSP/NF.JP.Ph.EUR..BP
    Lead Contentmax. 10ppmUSP/NF.JP.Ph.EUR..BP
    Nickel Contentmax. 5ppmUSP/NF..Ph.EUR..BP

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