Mosselman Magnesium Stearate (557-04-0)

INCI Name: Magnesium Stearate

Ingredient Name: Magnesium Stearate

Chemical Name: Magnesium Stearate

Functions: Anti-Caking Agent, Anti-Caking Agent, Binder, Co-Emulsifier, Emulsifier, Flattener, Flow Promoter, Lubricant, Water Repellent

CAS Number: 557-04-0

Chemical Family: Magnesium & Magnesium Compounds, Organic Salts, Stearates

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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 End Applications: Lacquers,
Varnishes
Skin Care Applications: Body Powder

Properties

Physical Form

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