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MAGNESIUM STEARATE


DESCRIPTION
Magnesium Stearate is non-toxic and insoluble in water, low molecular weight alcohols, ester and ketones, but soluble in aromatic compounds. It is a fine white powder, with a slightly greasy texture and can be used for most of the applications found for Calcium Stearate, although the lower cost of the latter Magnesium Stearate is usually used for its exclusive properties. The product is packed in 25kg multi-ply paper sacks.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Magnesium Stearate has a large number of industrial applications –
  • Cosmetics as a foam regulator and to add pearlescence to shampoos
  • Release agent in various resin systems
  • As a lubricant in deep drawing emulsions
  • Hydrophobing agent in fire extinguisher powders
  • Binding and mould release agent in dry powder pressure mouldings

TYPICAL PROPERTIES
C.A.S. number : 557 – 04 - 0
Chemical Formula : Mg(C17H35COO)2
Molecular Weight (Mw) : 564
Synonyms :

Further properties of this product are contained in the detailed product specification, available upon request. A Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) containing recommended safe handling procedures is also available.




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ALMSTABS
DIBASIC LEAD PHOSPHITE
DIBASIC LEAD STEARATE
ASSAY FLUXES
CALCIUM STEARATE
LEAD DIOXIDE
TRIBASIC LEAD SULPHATE
BASIC LEAD CARBONATE
ASSAY LITHARGE
RED LEAD
ZINC STEARATE
BASIC LEAD SULPHATE
DIBASIC LEAD PHTHALATE
NORMAL LEAD STEARATE
GOLD FREE LITHARGE
CALCINE LITHARGE
MAGNESIUM STEARATE