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Magnesium stearate

Whitening Texturizer with Emulsifying Properties
Description: Ester of magnesium & stearic acid. Fine white soapy powder, faint odor of fatty acid. Melting point 130-145oC (266-293oF). Median Particle Size 11.1 micron. Fatty acid solidification at 53oC. Soluble in warm alcohol, miscible in oils, insoluble in water.
CAS: 557-04-0
INCI Name: Magnesium stearate
Benefits:
USP grade
Widely used texturizer, opacifier, and non-gelling thickener for a variety of personal care products and color cosmetics
Acts as film-forming and anti-caking agent
Useful as lubricating agent for enhanced slip and silkiness
Has mild emulsifying properties
Use: For dry applications use as is; for liquid applications add to the fatty phase of the formulas (or dissolve in warm alcohol). For external use only.
Applications: Makeup products (e.g. foundations, face powders, lipsticks, mascara, eye shadows, etc.), creams, lotions, pomades, ointments, cream shampoos.
Country of Origin: USA
Raw material source: Vegetable oils, magnesium
Manufacture: Magnesium stearate is produced by reacting sodium stearate with magnesium salts.