Magnesium Stearate

Magnesium Stearate

Description

A fine white powder that sticks to your skin and is greasy to the touch. It’s a simple salt made up of two substances, a saturated fat called stearic acid and the mineral magnesium. Used as a release agent and as a component or lubricant in the production of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

Additional information

CAS#

557-04-0

Formula

Mg(C18H35O2)2

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