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CAS NUMBER |
557-04-0 |
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INCI NAME |
Magnesium stearate |
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DEFINITION |
Ester of magnesium & stearic acid (magnesium is a naturally occurring metal, stearic acid is derived from vegetable oil). USP grade. Fine white soapy powder, faint odor of fatty acid. Soluble in warm alcohol, miscible in oils, insoluble in water. |
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USAGE |
It can be used for dry applications use as is; for liquid applications add to the fatty phase of the formulas (or dissolve in warm alcohol). |
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APPLICATIONS |
Makeup products (e.g. foundations, face powders, lipsticks, mascara, eye shadows, etc.), creams, lotions, pomades, ointments, cream shampoos. |
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