Magnesium Stearate
Typical Product Characteristics
- Ash content: 6.6 – 8.0 %
- Free fatty acid: Max. 3.0 %
- Moisture: Max. 5.0 %
- Melting point: 130 – 150 °C
Magnesium stearate is recognized as physiologically safe. Therefore it is used by the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industry to improve the free-flowing properties, and is added as anti-caking agents to powders. One of the principle uses of magnesium stearate is as a tablet excipient in pharmaceutical dosage forms. Thermostable magnesium stearate is used as a lubricant and release agent for the processing of thermosets and thermoplastics.
Magnesium Stearate
Trade Name | Applications | Product Form |
|---|---|---|
MAGNESIUMSTEARAT SW 1632 | Polyamide, ABS, Rubber | Fine powder |
MAGNESIUMSTEARAT AV | Polyamide, ABS | Low dusting granules |
MAGNESIUMSTEARAT SW/F | Polyamide, ABS | Powder |
MAGNESIUMSTEARAT TECHN. VEG | Polyamide, ABS | Powder |
