Magnesium stearate (557-04-0), for the FOOD AND NUTRA. Product analyzed in our laboratory in Spain. Available from 1 kg in powder format.
Technical data sheet
Reference Nº: DIV-027
Date: 01/03/2025
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
CAS Nº
557-04-0
EC/EINECS Nº
209-150-3
| CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION | |
| DESCRIPTION | Magnesium stearate with fatty acids of vegetal origin. |
| MOLECULAR FORMULA | Mg(C18H35O2)2 |
| MOLECULAR WEIGHT | 591.2 g/mol |
| FOOD ADDITIVE Nº | E 470b |
| ORIGEN | Vegetal |
| APPEARANCE | White or almost white powder |
| ODOUR | Characteristic |
| TASTE | Characteristic |
Specifications
Standard
Method
| IDENTIFICATION: A,B | Positive | A. USP – B. EP |
| ASSAY MgO | 6.6 – 8.3% | Internal Method |
| ASSAY Mg | 4.0 – 5.0% | USP, EP |
| LOSS ON DRYING | ≤6.0 % | USP, EP |
| BULK DENSITY | approx. 1.026 g/cm3 | Internal Method |
| pH | 7 – 9 | Internal Method |
| ACIDITY OR ALKALINITY (ml) | ≤0.05 ml | USP, EP |
| STEARIC ACID | ≥40% | Internal Method |
| STEARIC + PALMITIC | ≥90% | Internal Method |
| CHLORIDES | ≤0.1% | USP, EP |
| SULPHATES | ≤1.0% | USP, EP |
| SPECIFIC SURFACE AREA | ≥8 m2/g | USP, EP |
| UNSAPONIFICABLE MATTER | ≤2% | Internal Method |
| RESIDUAL SOLVENTS | Complies | USP, EP |
| OVI | Complies | Internal Method |
| ACETIC ACID: (Solvent class 3) | ≤0.5% | USP, EP |
| PARTICLE SIZE 325 mesh | ≤1.0 % | Internal Method |
| SOLUBILITY | Practically insoluble in water and in anhydrous ethanol | Internal Method |
Metals
Pollutants
Standard
Method
| HEAVY METALS | ≤10 ppm | Internal Method |
| NICKEL | ≤5 ppm | USP, EP |
| ARSENIC | ≤3 ppm | Internal Method |
| LEAD | ≤2 ppm | USP, EP |
| CADMIUM | ≤1 ppm | USP, EP |
| MERCURY | ≤1 ppm | Internal Method |
Microbiological analysis
Specifications
Standard
Method
| TOTAL PLATE COUNT | ≤1 000 ufc/g | USP, EP |
| YEASTS AND MOULD | ≤100 ufc/g | USP, EP |
| E. COLI | Absence/g | USP, EP |
| SALMONELLA | Absence/10g | USP, EP |
Other informations
Use: Food . Other uses: additive for cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.
Product is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Suitable for Halal diet.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Free BSE/TSE product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
Free Contaminants product conforms to the (EC) Reg. No 2023/915.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. No 1999/2/EC.
Pesticides Free Product conforms with ReG. (EC) No 396/2005.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
ETO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 868/2015.
CMR-free product according to Directive 2003/36/EEC as amended 76/769/EEC and Reg. 1223/2009
PA´s Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 2020/2040.
Product conforms with Reg. Food additives No (UE) 231/2012.
Dopant Substances Free Product conforms to the WADA List.
STORAGE: Store in a dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature. Keep away from sources of ignition or heat, and direct light. Keep container tightly closed after each use.
Shelf life: 2 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, EP and USP.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
Product is suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
Suitable for Halal diet.
GMO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 1829/2003 & No 1830/2003.
Allergens Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
Free BSE/TSE product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 999/2001.
Free Contaminants product conforms to the (EC) Reg. No 2023/915.
NON Irradiated product conforms to the EU Dir. No 1999/2/EC.
Pesticides Free Product conforms with ReG. (EC) No 396/2005.
Nanomaterial Technology UNTREATED product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 1169/2011.
ETO Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EC) No 868/2015.
CMR-free product according to Directive 2003/36/EEC as amended 76/769/EEC and Reg. 1223/2009
PA´s Free Product conforms to the Reg. (EU) No 2020/2040.
Product conforms with Reg. Food additives No (UE) 231/2012.
Dopant Substances Free Product conforms to the WADA List.
STORAGE: Store in a dry, well-ventilated place at room temperature. Keep away from sources of ignition or heat, and direct light. Keep container tightly closed after each use.
Shelf life: 2 years.
Norms: Complies manufacturer´s specifications, EP and USP.
For the indicated regulations and directives, subsequent modifications are included.
ALL DATA SHOWN ARE FROM OUR SUPPLIER-MANUFACTURER. THE ABOVE INFORMATION DOES NOT EXEMPT FROM THE OBLIGATION TO IDENTIFY AND CONTROL THE PRODUCT IN RELATION TO THE INTENDED USE. THIS DOCUMENT IS GENERATED BY COMPUTER AND IS VALID WITHOUT SIGNATURE.
STORAGE CONDITIONS
*Product characteristics may vary from one batch to another due to the origin of the raw materials used in its manufacture, their area of origin, or natural factors associated with them. These variations may affect parameters such as color, odor, taste, or moisture, without compromising its properties or quality.
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