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Mosselman Magnesium Stearate USP 38/ NF 33 (557-04-0)

INCI Name: Magnesium Stearate

Chemical Name: Magnesium Stearate

CAS Number: 557-04-0

Functions: Anti-Caking Agent, Co-Emulsifier, Lubricant, Water Repellent, Waterproofing Agent

Synonyms: Dibasic Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Distearate, Magnesium Octadecanoate

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Name
    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
    CAS No.
    557-04-0
    EC No.
    209-150-3

    Features & Benefits

    Properties

    Fatty Acid Composition
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    C18 Contentmin. 40%—
    C18 + C16 Contentmin. 90%—
    Microbiological Values
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Salmonella Sp.AbsentCFU/10g—
    Escherichia ColiAbsentCFU/g—
    Total Aerobic Microbial Countmax. 1000CFU/g—
    Specifications
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Loss on Dryingmax. 6.0%—
    Magnesium Content (as Mgo)4.0-5.0%—
    Alkalinity or Acidity (ml HCl 0,1 M)max. 0.05——
    Heavy Metals
    ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
    Lead Contentmax. 10ppm—
    Cadmium Contentmax. 3ppm—
    Nickel Contentmax. 5ppm—

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