Magnesium stearate E572, 250 g

E572, Magnesium stearate, magnesium stearate

Characteristics

• White powder, anti-caking agent
• Magnesium salt of octadecanoic acid. White solid, insoluble in water. It is generally considered safe. It is mainly made from natural stearic acid.

Features and uses

• It is used as a defoamer, stabilizer, anti-caking agent and most often as a filler in the production of capsules and tablets, also to bind sugars in hard candies and in various children's cosmetic products.
• It is mainly used in decorative cosmetics, for example compact powders, blushes and eye shadows. In emulsions, it disperses into the oil phase.

Ingredients

• Magnesium salt of octadecanoic acid

Solubility

• Insoluble in water

INCI

• Magnesium stearate

Dosage

• 1-30% in mineral bases, 1-5% for balms, 1-3% for lipsticks, 1-10% for sparkling balls and emulsions