Magnesium stearate FCC
Supplier: SPECTRUM CHEMICAL MFG CORP
Synonyms:
Stearic acid Magnesium(II) salt, Magnesium(II) Stearate, Stearic acid magnesium salt
MAGNESIUM STEARATE, FCC is often used as an anti-adherent since it has lubricating properties, preventing ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during the compression of chemical powders into solid tablets; magnesium stearate is the most commonly used lubricant for tablets. The FCC grade meets the requirements of the Food Chemical Codex indicates and is suitable for all food, beverage and nutritional supplement applications. Spectrum Chemical offers over 300 Food grade chemical ingredients packaged in laboratory size bottles to production drum quantities and are manufactured, packaged and stored under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) per 21CFR part 211 in FDA registered and inspected facilities.
All Spectrum Chemical FCC grade products are manufactured, packaged and stored under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
Formula:
C₃₆H₇₀MgO₄ MW: 591.25 g/mol Storage Temperature: Ambient |
MDL Number:
MFCD00036391 CAS Number: 557-04-0 Merck Index: 13,05714 |
Specification Test Results
Assay (MgO) | 6.8 - 8.3 % |
Lead (Pb) | max.5 mg/kg |
Loss On Drying | max. 4.0 % |
Identification | To Pass Test |
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