Specifications
| Chemical Formula | C36H70MgO4 |
| Appearance | White Powder |
| Ash Content | 8–9% |
| Moisture | 2% Maximum |
| Melting Point (°C) | 120–130 |
Major Applications Used as a lubricant in Tabletling & Pharmaceuticals. Sraocrthcning agent in Talcum Powder & Cosmetics.
Stabilizer & Lubricant in Engineering Plastics.
Magnesium stearate I.P/B.P, also called octadecanoic acid, magnesium salt, is a white substance which is solid at room temperature.
It is a salt containing two equivalents of stearate (the anion of stearic acid) and one magnesium (Mg2+).
Magnesium stearate melts at about 120-130°C and is not soluble in water.