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Catalog Number | CI-SC-0144 |
Product Name | Magnesium Stearate, USP |
CAS | 557-04-0 |
Structure | |
Description | Ester of magnesium & stearic acid. Melting point 130-145°C (266-293°F). Median Particle Size 11.1 micron. Fatty acid solidification at 53°C. |
Solubility | Soluble in warm alcohol, miscible in oils, insoluble in water |
Appearance | Fine white soapy powder, faint odor of fatty acid |
Application | Makeup products (e.g. foundations, face powders, lipsticks, mascara, eye shadows), creams, lotions, pomades, ointments, cream shampoos. |
Storage | Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature |
Composition | Magnesium stearate |
Features And Benefits | USP gradeWidely used texturizer, opacifier, and non-gelling thickener for a variety of personal care products and color cosmeticsActs as film-forming and anti-caking agentUseful as lubricating agent for enhanced slip and silkinessHas mild emulsifying properties |
GMO | GMONo data available |
HS Code | 3003100000 |
INCI | Magnesium stearate |
Manufacture | Magnesium stearate is produced by reacting sodium stearate with magnesium salts. |
Preservation | Preservative-free |
Purity Grade | USP grade |
Raw Material Source | Vegetable oils, magnesium |
Uses | For dry applications use as is; for liquid applications add to the fatty phase of the formulas (or dissolve in warm alcohol). For external use only. |