Mosselman Magnesium Stearate (557-04-0)

Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family

Magnesium & Magnesium Compounds,

Organic Salts,

Stearates

Chemical Name

Magnesium Stearate

INCI Name

Magnesium Stearate

Ingredient Name

Magnesium Stearate

Agrochemical Functions

Anti-Caking Agent

Animal Feed & Nutrition Functions

Anti-Caking Agent,

Binder,

Emulsifier,

Flow Promoter

Base Chemicals Functions

Anti-Caking Agent

CASE Ingredients Functions

Flattener

Cosmetic Ingredients Functions

Co-Emulsifier,

Lubricant

Fluids & Lubricants Functions

Anti-Caking Agent

Food Ingredients Functions

Anti-Caking Agent,

Binder,

Emulsifier

Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Anti-Caking Agent,

Lubricant,

Water Repellent

EINECS No

209-150-3

Technologies

Agrochemicals,

Animal Feed & Nutrition,

Base Chemicals & Intermediates,

CASE Ingredients,

Cosmetic Ingredients,

Food Ingredients,

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals

Product Families

CASE Ingredients — Additives

Surface Modifiers

Agrochemicals — Adjuvants & Formulation Ingredients

Lubricants & Anti-Caking Agents

Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients

Base Fluids, Glidants & Lubricants,

Carriers & Bulking Agents,

Formulation & Processing Aids,

Other Excipients

Food Ingredients — Functional Additives

Binders & Disintegrants,

Other Functional Additives

Cosmetic Ingredients — Functionals

Conditioners & Emollients,

Emulsifiers, Solubilizers & Dispersants

Animal Feed & Nutrition — Production Aids and Processing Additives

Adsorbents & Binders,

Conditioning & Flow Enhancers,

Emulsifiers, Stabilizers & Thickeners

Base Chemicals & Intermediates — Technical Salts & Inorganics

Organic Salts

Food Ingredients — Texture & Consistency

Emulsifiers

Chemical Structure

Features & Benefits

Benefit Claims

Enhanced Slip,

Excellent Adhesive Properties,

Improved Texture,

Lubricating

Labeling Claims

Biodegradable,

Clean at Sephora,

Credo Clean Standard,

Halal,

Kosher,

Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Food Ingredients Features

Anti-Caking,

Emulsifying

Applications & Uses

Markets

Industrial,

Personal Care

Applications

Personal Care — Beauty & Care

Skin Care

Industrial — Chemical & Industrial Manufacturing

Chemical Manufacturing,

Fluids & Lubricants

Applicable Processes

Agrochemicals Manufacturing,

Cosmetic Production,

Lubricants Manufacturing,

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Coating Type

Lacquers,

Varnishes

Skin Care Applications

Body Powder

Properties

Physical Form

Powder

Appearance

White powder

Typical Properties

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Soluble Salts	max. 0.5	%	—
Fineness 200 Mesh Sieve	99	%	—
Ash Content	4.5	%	—
Bulk Density	350	kg/m³	—

Specifications

	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Acid Value	max. 3	mg KOH/g	—
Water Content	max. 6	%	—
Metal Content	3.5-5	%	—

Regulatory & Compliance

Certifications & Compliance

EU Compliant,

GMP,

Halal,

ISO 9001,

Kosher,

RSPO MassBalance Certified

Chemical Inventories

DSL (Canada),

EINECS (EU),

ENCS (Japan),

IECSC (China),

KECI (Korea),

NZIoC (New Zealand),

PICCS (Phillipines),

TSCA (USA)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Bags