Magnesium
Stearates
• APPEARANC
A white, very fine, light powder, greasy to the touch, practically insoluble in water and in ethanol. Having very faint odor of Stearic Acid.
• CONCENTRATION
It contains not less than 4.0% to 5.0% of Mg.
• PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Bulk Density:
0.15 to 0.20 gm/cc
Microbiological Test:
All the tests pass as per the BP specifications.
Origin of Stearic Acid:
Strictly from vegetable origin.
• CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
As per latest IP, BP, USP standards.
• APPLICATION
Used as a lubricating agent in tablet manufacturing, as a drier in paints and varnishes, as a flatting agent, as a stabilizer and lubricant for plastics, emulsifying agent in cosmetics, as an ant caking agent in foods.