Used in perfumes and cosmetics, and as a drying agent for paints and lacquers.
Anti-caking agent; release agent; emulsifier.
| Property | Value |
| Melting Point | 200 °C (lit.) |
| Density | 1.028g/cm³ |
| Storage Condition | Inert atmosphere, Room Temperature |
| Solubility | Alcohol: Insoluble |
| Form | Fine powder |
| Color | White |
| pH Value | 7 (H₂O) (slurry) |
| Odor | White, soft, oily powder, odorless, tasteless |
| Water Solubility | Insoluble |
| Merck | 14,5690 |
| BRN | 3919702 |
| Exposure Limits | ACGIH: TWA 10 mg/m³; TWA 3 mg/m³ |
| Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| InChIKey | DRJIJXNWSSRTTE-UHFFFAOYSA-M |
| LogP | 8.216 (est) |
| CAS Database | 557-04-0(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Chemistry Info | Magnesium stearate (557-04-0) |