Magnesium Stearate

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Sold as “MakingCosmetics - Magnesium Stearate - 4.4oz / 125g - Cosmetic Ingredient”

Description: Ester of magnesium & stearic acid. Fine white soapy powder, faint odor of fatty acid. Soluble in warm alcohol, miscible in oils, insoluble in water. CAS: 557-04-0 INCI Name: Magnesium stearate Benefits: - USP grade - Widely used texturizer, opacifier, and non-gelling thickener for a variety of personal care products and color cosmetics - Acts as film-forming and anti-caking agent - Useful as lubricating agent for enhanced slip and silkiness - Has mild emulsifying properties Use: For dry applications use as is; for liquid applications add to the fatty phase of the formulas (or dissolve in warm alcohol). For external use only. Applications: Makeup products (e.g. foundations, face powders, lipsticks, mascara, eye shadows, etc.), creams, lotions, pomades, ointments, cream shampoos. Country of Origin: USA Raw material source: Vegetable oils, magnesium Manufacture: Magnesium stearate is produced by reacting sodium stearate with magnesium salts. Animal Testing: Not animal tested GMO: Not tested GMOs Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components