Magnesium Stearate

Magnesium Stearate is a very fine, white powder with a soapy texture to provide lubrication. This product’s certificate of analysis is available on request.

• Magnesium Stearate is also used in dietary supplements.
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It's a major use is in the pharmaceutical industry as a lubricant, dusting powder, emulsifier, binder, paint and varnish drier. It is used in the pharmaceutical drugs industry in order to bind tablets and make them smooth. Magnesium Stearate is also a common additive in several foods as it is cheaply available.
This product has been graded to be a safe chemical compound, with no side effects known. Several foods use it as an additive or preservative. It is an effective emulsifier used in syrups, ketchups, sauces, etc. It is also used as an anti-caking agent in preparing certain foods. Confectionaries use it for binding candies, etc. Baby cosmetic powder contains Magnesium Stearate as it provides a softer texture than talcum powder.
It is also a natural lubricant that prevents other ingredients in a supplement from clumping together. Magnesium Stearate is commonly used in cosmetics as it helps products such as foundation, lip gloss and mascara from separating into liquid and oil.

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