Synpro® Magnesium Stearate VG EP

Product information

Product Name
Synpro® Magnesium Stearate VG EP
Description

Synpro® Mg Stearate VG EP is a high purity, low ash, and non-caking powder product which is specifically designed for use in pharmaceutical applications. The fatty acid component is derived from sustainable plant sources.

Synpro® Mg Stearate VG EP can be used as a hydrophobic lubricant, anti-adherent, and glidant additive for pills and tablet formulations as well as a release agent during processing.

Available in these regions
  • Central America
  • Europe
  • India
  • Middle East/Africa
  • North America
  • South America

Identifiers

Chemical Name
Magnesium Stearate
CAS #
557-04-0

Classifications

Product Group
Lubricants
Product Category
Metallic Stearates & Stearate Dispersions

Tags

Industries
  • Pharmaceutical
Applications
  • Medical & Pharmaceutical
  • Personal care & cosmetics
  • Rigid PVC
Value Propositions
  • Anti-adherent
  • Non-caking
  • EXCiPACT GMP Certified
  • Low ash
  • High purity
Market Segments
  • Medicine
Functions
  • Glidant additive
  • Lubricant
  • Release agent

Properties

Color
White
Odor
Slight
Melting point/freezing point
200 - 225
°C
Melting point/freezing point
88.5
°C
Melting point/freezing point
88.5 estimated
°C
Flash Point
260 estimated
°C
Vapor pressure at 25 °C
< 0.0000001
kPa
Vapor Pressure
0.00001 estimated
hPa
Density
1.03 estimated
g/cm3
Explosive properties
Not explosive
Molecular formula
C18H36O2.1/2Mg
Molecular Weight
591.27
g/mol
Oxidizing Properties
Not oxidizing
Specific Gravity
> 1
Physical State
Solid
Form
Powder

Specifications

Appearance
Free-flowing powder
Ash (MgO)
4 - 5
%
Free fatty acid
1
%
Moisture
3
%
Fineness (sieve, through 325 mesh)
99
%

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pdf Synpro_RC_ Mg stearate VG EP-EN-MTR-AGHS-2025080916919 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
pdf Synpro Magnesium Stearate VG EP TDS-Technical Data Sheet (TDS)-en Technical Data Sheet (TDS)