Magnesium stearate

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• Food and pharmaceutical industries
• Chemical industry

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Magnesium stearate is a chemical compound with the formula Mg (C18H35O2)2. Magnesium stearate is the magnesium salt of fatty acid of the stearic acid.

This product is a white powder and insoluble in water. It is used in many fields due to its softness and insolubility in many solvents and its low toxicity.

This product is used in the food industry as an emulsifier and thickener, as well as an anti-caking agent, lubricant, release agent and anti-foam agent. This substance is used in many food supplements, sweets, gums, herbs and spices and baking materials.

​​​​​​​Also, magnesium stearate is utilized as an inactive and anti-adhesive material in the production of pharmaceutical tablets, capsules and powders. Magnesium stearate is a common ingredient in infant milk powder formula.

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Chemistry and Biotechnology      

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