Magnesium Stearate NF
Product Description
| Product | Magnesium Stearate NF |
| CAS | 557-04-0 |
| Formula | [CH3(CH2)16COO]2Mg |
| Synonym | Dibasic magnesium stearate, Octadecanoic acid, magnesium salt (2:1), Magnesium distearate |
Typical Product Specifications
| Density | 1.028 |
| Direct Evaporative Cooling | by dilute acids |
| Sum of Methyl Sterate & Palmitate | 90% min |
| Free Fatty Acid | 1% max |
| Sulphate | 1.0% Max |
| Total Molds and Yeasts (per g) | 500 Max |
| E. Coli | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative |
| Chlorides | 0.1% Max |
| Melting Point | 130 - 150ºC |
| Metal Content | 4 - 5% |
| Bulk Density | 250 - 320 g/l |
| Acidity & Alkalinity | Less than 0.05 ml of 0.1N HCl or NaOH |
| Organic Volatiles | Not Detected |
| Total Aerobic Microbial Count (per g) | 1000 Max |
| Identification | Pass |
| Granulometry, Mesh 325 | 99% through 325 Mesh |
| Lead | 0.001 Max |
| Appearance | Fine Powder |
| Loss on Drying | 4% max |
| Insolubility | in water, alcohol, ether |
| Odor | wh. soft oily powd., tasteless, odorless |
| Molecular weight | 591.27 |
| Notes | Vegetable based Use: ANTICAKING, BULKING, COSMETIC COLORANT, MOISTURISING |
| Class | Oleochemicals: Fatty Acids, Fatty Alcohol & more |
| Function | Excipients & Emulsifiers |
| Industry | Food Chemicals, Cosmetic, Nutrition, Plating, Pharmaceutical, Flavor |
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