Molecular formula: Mg［CH3(CH2)16COO］2
CAS NO.: 557-04-0
Molecular structural formula:
Application
Magnesium stearate is used in the pharmaceutical drugs in order to bind tablets and make them smooth. In food,Magnesium Stearate is also used as an anti-caking agent in food industry In cosmetic, magnesium stearate used in make-up products for beauty, such as compact powder, eye shadow etc.
| Test items | Specification | ||
| USP | BP | Food grade | |
| Assay (Mg) % | 4.0-5.0 | 4.0-5.0 | |
| Assay (MgO) % | 6.8-8.3 | ||
| Acid Value | 195-210 | ||
| Chloride % | ≤0.1 | ≤0.25 | |
| Sulfate % | ≤1.0 | ≤0.5 | |
| Loss on drying % | ≤6.0 | ≤5.0 | ≤4.0 |
| Lead ppm | ≤10 | ≤10 | ≤5 |
| Nickel ppm | ≤5 | ||
| Cadmium ppm | ≤3 | ||
| Stearic Acid % | ≥40.0 | ≥40.0 | |
| Stearic Acid & Palmitic acid % | ≥90.0 | ≥90.0 | |
Package
The PE film lined the polywoven bag. Net wt: 20kg/bag, or follow customer’s packing instructions.
