Synonyms: Octadecanoic acid magnesium salt, Magnesium octadecanoate.
CAS No.: 557-04-0
Molecular formula: (C17H35COO)2Mg
Molecular weight: 591
Product Specifications
| Appearance | White Powder |
| Ash Content | 7.0-8.5% |
| Water soluble salts | 1% max |
| Moisture | 1% max |
| Softening point (°C) | 130-140 |
| Bulk density | 0.15-0.30 |
| Particle size | 99% passing through 240 mesh |
Uses
- Used as anti-adherent in manufacture of medical tablets, capsules and powders;
- Due to its lubricating properties, used to coat machinery and molds during compression of powder to make tablets.
- Used in dry-coating processes;
- Used as binding agent to bind sugar in hard candies.
Packing : 25 kg HDPE bags with liner