Description
Magnesium stearate
Magnesium stearate Quick Details
Chemical Name: Magnesium stearate
CAS No: 557-04-0
Molecular Formula: C36H70MgO4
Molecular Weight: 591.24
Molecular Structure:
Appearance: White powder
Assay: 99%min
Magnesium stearate Typical Properties
Item
Specifications
Appearance
A white fine powder,light,greasy to touch
Identification -A
The test for Magnesium
Identification-B
Conform
Identification-C
Conform
Loss on Drying
≤6.0%
Chloride
≤0.1%
Sulphates
≤1.0%
Lead
≤10ppm
Cadmium
≤3ppm
Nickel
≤5ppm
Stearic acid
≧40.0%
Stearic acid Palmitic acid
≧90.0%
Assay (Mg)
4.0%-5.0%
TAMC
≤1000cfu/g
TYMC
≤500cfu/g
E.Coli
Absent
Salmonella species
Absent
Magnesium stearate Usage
Magnesium stearate is widely used in cosmetics, mainly as lubricants, anti-caking agents, expansion agents, colorants, humectants.
Magnesium stearate Packaging and Shipping
Packing: 25KG/ bag
Delivery: 7-10 days after receipt the payment.
Magnesium stearate Storage
The package is complete and lightly loaded; the warehouse is ventilated, away from open flames, high temperature, and stored separately from oxidants and acids.
