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Magnesium Stearate, USP

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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.
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