Magnesium stearate - 26454H
Code: 26454H
Magnesium stearate
puriss., meets analytical specification of Ph. Eur., BP, ≥90% stearic and palmitic acid basis, ≥40% stearic acid basis (GC), 4.0-5.0% Mg basis (calc on dry sub.)
≥40% stearic acid basis (GC), 4.0-5.0% Mg basis (calc on dry sub.), meets analytical specification of Ph. Eur., BP, ≥90% stearic and palmitic acid basis
CAS Number: 557-04-0
Molar Mass: 591.24 g/mol
| Property |
Value |
| Assay of Mg (calculated on dry substances) |
4.0 - 5.0 % |
| Assay of stearic acid (GC) |
min. 40.0 % |
| Assay of Stearic and Palmitic acid |
min. 90.0 % |
| Loss on drying (105°C) |
max. 6.0 % |
| Acidity or alkalinity |
complying |
| Cadmium (Cd) |
max. 3 % |
| Nickel (Ni) |
max. 5 % |
| Lead (Pb) |
max. 10 % |
| Chloride (Cl) |
max. 0.1 % |
| Sulfate (SO4) |
max. 0.5 % |
| Microbiological impurity |
complying |
| Residual solvents |
complying |
| Property |
Value |
| Freezing point |
140 °C |
| Density |
1.03 g/cm3 |