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Magnesium Stearate Food Grade

CAS：557-04-0
Formula：

[CH3(CH2)16COO]2Mg

DESCRIPTION

Product name:  Magnesium Stearate

Other names: Magnesium octadecanoate, Stearate magnesium

Cas No.:  557-04-0

Chemical formula: [CH3(CH2)16COO]2Mg

Ingredients: Magnesium Stearate is a mixture of Magnesium stearate (C36H70MgO4) and Magnesium palmitate (C32H62MgO4) as the main component.

Characters: Magnesium Stearate is white loose powder, delicate, lubricity, no sand sense. It is insoluble in water, ethanol or ether.

 

SPECIFICATION

Test items	Unit	Specification
Magnesium Stearate content (MgO)	w/%	6.8~8.3
Loss on drying	w/%	4.0 max
Pb	mg/kg	5.0 max
Quality standard	Q/WYZH 001-2010 for food grade Magnesium Stearate

 

APPLICAITON

Use: Magnesium Stearate is used as emulsifier and anti-caking agent for candied succades, cocoa, chocolate and chocolate products. In the processing, magnesium stearate also has the function of lubrication, anti-sticking, flow aid and so on.

Dosage: According to actual production needs. The maximum usage in candied fruits is 0.8g/kg

 

STORAGE

Storage: Magnesium Stearate should be stored in closed package and avoid from moisture and strong sun light.

 

PACAKGE

Package: Magnesium Stearate package can be customized according to customers’ requirements. If no special instruction, it is packed in 10kg plastic bag.

 

SHELF LIFE

3 years from the date of manufacturing. 

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