E572, Magnesium stearate, magnesium stearate
Characteristics
- White powder, anti-caking agent
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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
INCI
Dosage
- 1-30% in mineral bases, 1-5% for balms, 1-3% for lipsticks, 1-10% for sparkling balls and emulsions