Product Profile of Inorganic Type Magnesium Stearate

Inorganic Type Magnesium Stearate is used as a lubricating agent in tablet manufacturing. The Stearate acts as a drier in paints and varnishes. The Stearate can be used as a flatting agent, as a stabilizer and lubricant for plastics, emulsifying agent in cosmetics, as an ant caking agent in foods. The Inorganic Type Magnesium Stearate is a white or almost white, very fine, light powder.

Application of Inorganic Type Magnesium Stearate:

• Acts as a drier in paints and varnishes

• Used as a flatting agent, as a stabilizer and lubricant for plastics

• Emulsifying agent in cosmetics, as an ant caking agent in foods




Key Features of Inorganic Type Magnesium Stearate

• White or almost white light powder
• Greasy to the touch
• Practically insoluble in water and ethanol
• Faint odour of stearic acid