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AllanChem | Magnesium Stearate

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AllanChem Magnesium Stearate is a high-quality pharma-grade powder that is commonly used in pharmaceutical manufacturing. This product is used as a defoamer, anti-caking agent, stabilizer, bulking agent, and moisturizing agent.

INCI Name: Magnesium Stearate

Ingredient Name: Magnesium Stearate

Chemical Name: Magnesium Stearate

CAS Number: 557-04-0

Functions: Anti-Caking Agent, Anti-Foaming Agent, Bulking Agent, Defoamer, Moisturizing Agent, Stabilizer

Grade: Pharma Grade

Synonyms: Dibasic Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Distearate, Magnesium Octadecanoate

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Properties

Physical Form
Fatty Acid Composition
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
C₁₈min. 40.0%MFACI360
C₁₆ + C₁₈min. 90.0%MFACI360
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Aerobic Microbial Count1000.0cfu/gMFACI960
Mold and Yeast100.0cfu/gMFACI960
Escherichia coliAbsent/gMFACI960
SalmonellaAbsent/10gMFACI960
Particle Size Distribution
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
200 Meshmax. 1%MFACI030
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Freezing Point (of fatty acids)min. 53°CMFACI052
Acid Value (of fatty acids)198 - 210mg KOH/gMFACI010
Acidity0.05mlMFACI010
Sulfate0.5%MFACI470
Heavy Metals10.0ppmMFACI390
Loss on Drying (at 105°C)max. 4%MFACI020
Bulk Density140 - 200g/lMFACI040
Oxide6.65 - 8.3%MFACI060
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Chloride Content0.1%MFACI470
Lead Contentmax. 2ppmMFACI390
Nickel Content5.0ppmMFACI390
Cadmium Content1.0ppmMFACI390
Magnesium Content4.0 - 5.0%MFACI060

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  • Central America
  • Mexico
  • North America