Magnesium Stearate China

Magnesium Stearate is a magnesium salt of stearic acid, a saturated fatty acid derived from vegetable or animal sources. It is a free-flowing powder with a low coefficient of friction, which makes it an excellent ingredient for improving the flow and compressibility of powders in pharmaceutical tablet formulations. In the cosmetic industry, it is used as a lubricant in pressed powders and makeup products. In the food industry, Magnesium Stearate is used as an anti-caking agent and to improve the texture of certain food products.