TECHNICAL DATA SHEET
1. Chemical Name : Magnesium Stearate
2. Molecular Formula : Mg(C18H35O2)2
4. CAS : 557-04-0
5. Einecs : 209-150-3
6. Character : White lightweight powder, odorless and tasteless. Insoluble in water/ethanol, slightly soluble in hot oil.
7. Usage: Pharmaceutical industry: Used as a lubricant and anti-adherent in tablets and capsules; Food industry: Acts as an anti-caking agent (E470b) and emulsifier; Cosmetics: Improves the texture of foundation and loose powder, preventing clumping; Plastics and rubber: Serves as a mold release agent and thermal stabilizer; Other industries: Such as a dispersant in coatings or a lubricant component in pencil cores.
8. Packing : It is packed with polyethylene bag as inner layer and a compound plastic woven bag as outer layer. The net weight of each bag is 20kg.
9. Storage and Transport : It should be stored in a dry and ventilating warehouse, be cautious to keep away from moisture and hot, unloaded with care so as to avoid the damage. Furthermore, it should be stored separately from poisonous substances.
10. Specification :
| Test Item | Standard (GB 1886.91-2016) |
| Sensory index | White fine powder, odorless |
| Identification | Confirm |
| Assay (MgO) | 6.8 - 8.3% |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 4% |
| Lead (Pb) | ≤ 5mg/kg |
| Total Aerobic Microbial Count | ≤ 1000cfu/g |
| Total Molds and Yeasts Count | ≤ 100cfu/g |
| Escherichia coli | Not detected |