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Magnesium Stearate

The industry-standard tablet lubricant, supplied in fine, high-surface-area vegetable grade.

GRADES: Vegetable origin — IP / BP / USP-NF

Product Overview

About this product

Magnesium Stearate is the most widely used lubricant in solid-dose manufacturing, preventing sticking to punches and dies and ensuring smooth ejection at use levels of just 0.25–1 %. We supply vegetable-origin material with controlled particle size and specific surface area for predictable lubrication with minimal impact on dissolution and hardness.

Key Applications

Tablet and capsule lubricant
Anti-adherent and glidant
Food-grade anti-caking agent (E470b)
Cosmetic and nutraceutical pressing

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Parameter	Typical Specification
Description	Fine, white, light powder with faint odour
Origin	Vegetable (non-bovine); Kosher & Halal suitable
Identification	Complies with IP / BP / USP-NF
Assay (as MgO)	6.8 – 8.3 %
Loss on drying	NMT 6.0 %
Specific surface area	Grade specific, up to 12 m²/g

Typical values shown for reference — request the current Technical Data Sheet for the controlling specification.

Packaging

20 / 25 kg bags or drums with double liner.

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