Magne­sium Stearate

Typical Product Characteristics

  • Ash content: 6.6 – 8.0 %
  • Free fatty acid: Max. 3.0 %
  • Moisture: Max. 5.0 %
  • Melting point: 130 – 150 °C

Magnesium stearate is recognized as physiologically safe. Therefore it is used by the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industry to improve the free-flowing properties, and is added as anti-caking agents to powders. One of the principle uses of magnesium stearate is as a tablet excipient in pharmaceutical dosage forms. Thermostable magnesium stearate is used as a lubricant and release agent for the processing of thermosets and thermoplastics.

Magnesium Stearate

Trade Name

Applications

Product Form

MAGNESIUMSTEARAT AP

Polyamide, ABS, Rubber

Fine powder

MAGNESIUMSTEARAT AV

Polyamide, ABS

Low dusting granules

MAGNESIUMSTEARAT SW/F

Polyamide, ABS

Powder

MAGNESIUMSTEARAT TECHN. VEG

Polyamide, ABS

Powder

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Product forms

Magnesium stearates are available in various product forms – as powder or low-dust products.
  • SW Powder

    • small particles, high active surface area
    • good dispersability in final applications
    • good compatibility with powder blends
    • medium bulk density
  • AV Granules

    • free flowing

    • very low dust
    • good dispersability in polymers
    • easy to handle, accurate dosing
    • high bulk density
    • granular fractions selected to customer needs
  • AIB Fine to coarse particles

    • free flowing
    • medium bulk density
    • excellent material handling
    • accurate dosing
    • good dispersability in polymers
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