Magnesium Stearate
Magnesium Stearate is a widely used pharmaceutical excipient that functions as a lubricant in tablet and capsule manufacturing. It helps reduce friction and prevent sticking during production, supporting smooth processing and consistent product quality.
Product Details
Magnesium Stearate is a fine, white powder commonly used as a lubricant and anti-adherent in pharmaceutical formulations. It helps reduce friction between powder particles and manufacturing equipment, improving processing performance during tablet compression and capsule production.
It is widely used in solid dosage formulations due to its effective lubricating properties and compatibility with various pharmaceutical ingredients.
Applications
Tablet Manufacturing
- Used as a lubricant in tablet compression to reduce friction and prevent materials from sticking to punches and dies.
Capsule Manufacturing
- Helps improve processing performance in capsule production by reducing friction between formulation ingredients and equipment.
Powder Formulations
- Used as a processing lubricant to improve powder handling and support smooth manufacturing operations.
Key Benefits
Excellent Lubrication
Effectively reduces friction during tablet compression and powder processing.
Anti-Adherent Properties
Helps prevent powder materials from sticking to manufacturing equipment.
Improved Processing Efficiency
Supports smooth production and efficient tablet manufacturing.
Versatile Applications
Suitable for various pharmaceutical tablet, capsule, and powder formulations.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | White fine powder |
| Mg content(on a dried basis) | 4.0-4.5％ |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 6.0％ |
| Microbial | Complies with standards |
| Heavy Metals | Within food/pharma limits |
| Shelf life | 24 months |
| Storage Conditions | Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Keep the package tightly sealed and protect from moisture, heat and direct sunlight. |
Technical Services
Technical Documentation
Product specifications and technical documents available upon request.
Quality Documentation
Relevant quality documents provided according to product availability.
Formulation Support
Assistance with excipient selection and formulation requirements.
Technical Consultation
Assistance with product selection and technical inquiries.
Quality Assurance
Compliance Standards
Certifications
Available Documents
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