Magnesium Stearate

Magnesium Stearate is a magnesium salt of stearic acid. It is an additive widely used by the pharmacological area because it provides various functionalities to the formulations since it has lubricating, water-repellent, anti-flake, and release properties which attribute it to the products that are made with it. It is also used in plastics as a lubricant.

It is a light white powder with a fine appearance.It feels smooth and greasy.

It is insoluble in water, ethanol, and ether.

It is soluble in hot water and hot ethanol.