Magnesium Stearate, USP

Magnesium Stearate, USP

Item No. TEX-MGST-01
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Description
Description
Ester of magnesium & stearic acid. Melting point 130-145oC (266-293oF). Median Particle Size 11.1 micron. Fatty acid solidification at 53oC.
Benefits
  • USP grade
  • Widely used texturizer, opacifier, and non-gelling thickener for a variety of personal care products and color cosmetics
  • Acts as film-forming and anti-caking agent
  • Useful as lubricating agent for enhanced slip and silkiness
  • Has mild emulsifying properties
Use
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.
Applications
Makeup products (e.g. foundations, face powders, lipsticks, mascara, eye shadows), creams, lotions, pomades, ointments, cream shampoos.
CAS
557-04-0
INCI
Magnesium stearate
composition
Magnesium stearate
Purity Grade
USP grade
Appearance
Fine white soapy powder, faint odor of fatty acid
Solubility
Soluble in warm alcohol, miscible in oils, insoluble in water
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
USA
Raw Material Source
Vegetable oils, magnesium
Manufacture
Magnesium stearate is produced by reacting sodium stearate with magnesium salts.
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
No data available
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
3003100000