Description
- It is used as a release agentand as a component or lubricant in the production of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.
- Magnesium stearate is often used as an anti-adherentin the manufacture of medical tablets, capsules and powders.
- Magnesium stearate can also be used efficiently in dry coating processes
- In the production of pressed candies, magnesium stearate serves as a release agent. It is also used to bind sugar in hard candies such as mints.
- Magnesium stearate is a common ingredient in baby formulas.
- In the EUand EFTA it is listed as food additive E470b.
