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ELFATTM – MgS

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Magnesium Stearate is a white, water-insoluble powder widely used in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries. It acts as a lubricant, anti-caking agent, and release agent, enhancing the

CAS Number

557-04-0

HS Code

29157090

INCI Name

-

Molecular Formula

C36H70MgO4

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Magnesium Stearate

ELFATTM – MgS

Magnesium Stearate is a white, water-insoluble powder widely used in the pharmaceutical, food, and cosmetic industries. It acts as a lubricant, anti-caking agent, and release agent, enhancing the manufacturing process and product quality. Its hydrophobic properties make it ideal

CAS Number

557-04-0

INCI Name

-

HS Code

29157090

Molecular Formula

C36H70MgO4

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About Magnesium Stearate

Magnesium Stearate, known for its versatile applications, is a crucial component in various industries. As a lubricant in pharmaceuticals, it ensures efficient tablet and capsule production by preventing sticking and improving flowability. In the food industry, it acts as an anti-caking agent, maintaining the quality and consistency of powdered products. Its role in cosmetics is equally significant, where it enhances the texture and application of products. Magnesium Stearate manufacturers focus on producing high-purity grades to meet stringent industry standards, ensuring safety and efficacy. The compound's widespread use underscores its importance in modern manufacturing processes, making it a staple for suppliers and manufacturers globally. With a focus on sustainability, many manufacturers are adopting eco-friendly practices to minimize environmental impact, aligning with the growing demand for sustainable raw materials in the chemical industry.

Why Source Magnesium Stearate Through Elchemy?

  • Verified Magnesium Stearate Manufacturer Network: Every magnesium stearate producer in the Elchemy network is pre-audited for purity, grade consistency, and export compliance before onboarding. You deal with one accountable partner for pharma, food, and cosmetic grades, and we manage supplier risk.
  • Bulk Supply with Transparent Per-Kg Pricing: Source magnesium stearate (CAS 557-04-0) from sample quantities up to bulk bags and container loads, priced per kg and scaled to your volume, with a binding quote within 24 business hours.
  • Pharma, Food & Cosmetic Grades, Fully Documented: Pharmaceutical/USP-NF grade for tablets and capsules, food-grade (E572), and cosmetic grade — every order ships with COA, TDS, and GHS-compliant SDS to support your QA and regulatory qualification.
  • Plant-Based & High-Purity Sourcing Options: For clean-label supplements and vegetarian/vegan formulations, Elchemy can source plant-based (vegetable-derived) and high-purity magnesium stearate with traceability documentation.
  • Samples Dispatched in 24 to 48 Hours: Verify grade and purity before bulk commitment. COA-backed samples of magnesium stearate are dispatched within 24 to 48 hours of confirmation.
  • 40+ Country Reach with FDA & Pharma Compliance: Elchemy delivers worldwide with documentation aligned to USP/FDA, EU, and pharmacopoeial standards for regulated pharmaceutical and food applications.
  • Efficient Lubricant: Enhances manufacturing processes by preventing sticking and improving flowability in pharmaceuticals.
  • Anti-caking Properties: Maintains free-flowing characteristics in food products, preventing clumping.
  • Cosmetic Enhancer: Improves texture and application in cosmetic formulations, providing a smooth finish.
  • High Purity Standards: Ensures safety and efficacy in various applications, meeting industry regulations.
  • Sustainable Production: Focus on eco-friendly manufacturing practices to reduce environmental impact.

About Magnesium Stearate

Magnesium Stearate, known for its versatile applications, is a crucial component in various industries. As a lubricant in pharmaceuticals, it ensures efficient tablet and capsule production by preventing sticking and improving flowability. In the food industry, it acts as an anti-caking agent, maintaining the quality and consistency of powdered products. Its role in cosmetics is equally significant, where it enhances the texture and application of products. Magnesium Stearate manufacturers focus on producing high-purity grades to meet stringent industry standards, ensuring safety and efficacy. The compound's widespread use underscores its importance in modern manufacturing processes, making it a staple for suppliers and manufacturers globally. With a focus on sustainability, many manufacturers are adopting eco-friendly practices to minimize environmental impact, aligning with the growing demand for sustainable raw materials in the chemical industry.

Why Source Magnesium Stearate Through Elchemy?

  • Verified Magnesium Stearate Manufacturer Network: Every magnesium stearate producer in the Elchemy network is pre-audited for purity, grade consistency, and export compliance before onboarding. You deal with one accountable partner for pharma, food, and cosmetic grades, and we manage supplier risk.
  • Bulk Supply with Transparent Per-Kg Pricing: Source magnesium stearate (CAS 557-04-0) from sample quantities up to bulk bags and container loads, priced per kg and scaled to your volume, with a binding quote within 24 business hours.
  • Pharma, Food & Cosmetic Grades, Fully Documented: Pharmaceutical/USP-NF grade for tablets and capsules, food-grade (E572), and cosmetic grade — every order ships with COA, TDS, and GHS-compliant SDS to support your QA and regulatory qualification.
  • Plant-Based & High-Purity Sourcing Options: For clean-label supplements and vegetarian/vegan formulations, Elchemy can source plant-based (vegetable-derived) and high-purity magnesium stearate with traceability documentation.
  • Samples Dispatched in 24 to 48 Hours: Verify grade and purity before bulk commitment. COA-backed samples of magnesium stearate are dispatched within 24 to 48 hours of confirmation.
  • 40+ Country Reach with FDA & Pharma Compliance: Elchemy delivers worldwide with documentation aligned to USP/FDA, EU, and pharmacopoeial standards for regulated pharmaceutical and food applications.
  • Efficient Lubricant: Enhances manufacturing processes by preventing sticking and improving flowability in pharmaceuticals.
  • Anti-caking Properties: Maintains free-flowing characteristics in food products, preventing clumping.
  • Cosmetic Enhancer: Improves texture and application in cosmetic formulations, providing a smooth finish.
  • High Purity Standards: Ensures safety and efficacy in various applications, meeting industry regulations.
  • Sustainable Production: Focus on eco-friendly manufacturing practices to reduce environmental impact.

FAQs - Magnesium Stearate

Where can I buy magnesium stearate?
You can buy magnesium stearate through Elchemy, a B2B platform supplying verified pharma-, food-, and cosmetic-grade material worldwide. Submit your grade, quantity, and destination on this page for a documentation-backed quote within 24 business hours, with samples available before bulk orders.
Which company is the best supplier of pharmaceutical-grade magnesium stearate?
There is no single best supplier for every manufacturer, but Elchemy is a strong choice because it sources from pre-audited producers, ships USP/pharma documentation with every order, offers samples before bulk commitment, and can supply plant-based grades — from one accountable partner across 40+ countries.
What is the price of magnesium stearate per kg?
Magnesium stearate is priced per kilogram, varying with grade (pharma, food, cosmetic), source (plant-based vs standard), volume, packaging, and destination. Elchemy provides a live per-kg quote against your specification rather than a fixed list price.
Can I buy magnesium stearate in bulk, and what is the MOQ?
Yes. Elchemy supplies magnesium stearate from sample quantities up to bulk bags and container loads for pharmaceutical, supplement, food, and cosmetic manufacturers. MOQ varies by grade and packaging — share your requirement for exact figures.
Do you supply plant-based (vegetable-derived) magnesium stearate?
Yes. For vegetarian, vegan, and clean-label supplement and pharmaceutical formulations, Elchemy can source plant-based (vegetable-derived) magnesium stearate with traceability documentation. Confirm your requirement when requesting a quote.
What grades of magnesium stearate do you supply?
Elchemy supplies pharmaceutical/USP-NF grade, food-grade (E572), and cosmetic-grade magnesium stearate, in standard and plant-based sources. Specify your application — tablets, supplements, food, cosmetics — for matching.
What is magnesium stearate used for?
Magnesium stearate is used as a lubricant and flow agent in pharmaceutical tablets and capsules and in dietary supplements, as a food additive and anti-caking agent (E572), and as a bulking and anti-caking agent in cosmetics.
What documentation comes with a magnesium stearate order?
Every order includes COA, TDS, and GHS-compliant SDS as standard. USP/pharma, food (FCC/FSSAI), plant-based, Halal, and Kosher documentation is available on request for qualifying grades.

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