Magnesium Stearate (Food Grade)
CAS Number: 557-04-0
Food-grade magnesium stearate (E572) is the magnesium salt of stearic acid, widely used as a lubricant and anti-caking agent in confectionery, dietary supplements, and pharmaceutical tablets. It prevents powder adhesion to processing equipment, improves tabletting compression, and maintains free-flow properties of dry powder mixes. Supplied as a fine, white, greasy powder with magnesium content 4.0–5.0%.
Technical Specifications
| appearance | White fine powder, slightly fatty feel |
| moisture (%) | ≤6.0 |
| heavy metals (ppm) | ≤20 |
| acid value (mg KOH/g) | ≤6 |
| magnesium content (%) | 4.0–5.0 |
Applications
- Dietary supplement and vitamin tablet lubrication
- Confectionery and candy coating anti-sticking
- Food powder and dry mix anti-caking agent
- Pharmaceutical tablet and capsule lubricant
- Chewing gum base processing aid
Key Features
- Excellent lubricant for tablet and capsule manufacturing equipment
- Hydrophobic nature improves powder flowability and prevents caking
- Derived from food-grade vegetable or animal fatty acid sources
- EU E572 approved, GRAS status, USP and FCC grade available
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CAS Number
557-04-0
Category
Food / Beverage AdditivesAvailability
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