Magnesium Stearate | 557-04-0

Description :

Overview of Magnesium Stearate

Magnesium Stearate is a widely used pharmaceutical excipient known for its excellent lubricating and anti-adherent properties. It is used across the pharma, nutraceutical, food, and cosmetic industries to improve powder flowability and prevent sticking during tablet and capsule production.

With consistent purity, fine texture, and stability, Magnesium Stearate is a preferred choice for tablet compression, capsule filling, personal care formulations, and food-grade applications. It is often formulated with ChemicalBull products such as Magnesium Acetyl Taurate, L-Valine, L-Glutamine, Calcium Lactate, and L-Threonine to support overall formulation performance.

Applications of Magnesium Stearate

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

• Essential lubricant for tablets and hard gelatin capsules
• Prevents sticking to machinery and improves production efficiency
• Works well with excipients like L-Valine, L-Glutamine, Calcium Lactate

Nutraceutical & Dietary Supplements

• Used in capsules, tablets, chewables, and effervescent products
• Enhances powder flow and blend uniformity
• Stable in multi-ingredient formulations including amino acids and minerals

Food Industry

• Serves as an anti-caking agent in powdered foods
• Improves texture and flow stability
• Suitable for bakery mixes, spices, and fortified powders

Cosmetics & Personal Care

• Enhances texture, stability, and smoothness in creams and powders
• Used in makeup, pressed powders, lotions, and skincare bases
• Acts as a mild stabilizer and flow agent

Industrial & Laboratory Use

• Used as a processing aid in various industrial powders
• Suitable for controlled lab experiments involving lubricants and stabilizers

Safety & Handling Guidelines

• Store in a cool, dry, ventilated space
• Keep container tightly sealed to avoid moisture absorption
• Use gloves, eyewear, and mask while handling
• Follow MSDS for hazard information, first aid measures, disposal, and exposure control

Where to Buy Magnesium Stearate?

Magnesium Stearate Manufacturer

Produced under strict pharmaceutical and food-grade quality standards, ensuring consistent purity, lubrication efficiency, and stability for large-scale production.

Magnesium Stearate Supplier & Distributor

ChemicalBull supplies premium-quality Magnesium Stearate in bulk for pharma, nutraceutical, cosmetic, and food applications.
COA, MSDS, and export-compliant packaging are provided on request.

MSDS for Magnesium Stearate

• Chemical properties & composition
• Hazard identification and exposure limits
• First aid measures
• Storage & handling precautions
• Fire-fighting and accidental release guidelines
• Environmental and disposal considerations

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is Magnesium Stearate used for?

   It is primarily used as a lubricant in tablet and capsule manufacturing, and as a stabilizer in food and cosmetic products.
   
   

2. Is Magnesium Stearate safe for supplements?

   Yes, pharmaceutical-grade Magnesium Stearate is considered safe and widely used in dietary supplements.
   
   

3. Can Magnesium Stearate be used in food applications?

   Yes, food-grade Magnesium Stearate is used as an anti-caking agent and stabilizer in various powdered foods.