MakingCosmetics - Magnesium Stearate - 4.4oz / 125g - Cosmetic Ingredient Description Description: Ester of magnesium & stearic acid. Fine white soapy powder, faint odor of fatty acid. Soluble in warm alcohol, miscible in oils, insoluble in water. CAS: 557-04-0 INCI Name: Magnesium stearate Benefits: - USP grade - Widely used texturizer, opacifier, and non-gelling thickener for a variety of personal care products and color cosmetics - Acts as film-forming and anti- caking agent - Useful as lubricating agent for enhanced slip and silkiness - Has mild emulsifying properties Use: For dry applications use as is; for liquid applications add to the fatty phase of the formulas (or dissolve in warm alcohol). For external use only. Applications: Makeup products (e.g. foundations, face powders, lipsticks, mascara, eye shadows, etc.), creams, lotions, pomades, ointments, cream shampoos. Country of Origin: USA Raw material source: Vegetable oils, magnesium Manufacture: Magnesium stearate is produced by reacting sodium stearate with magnesium salts. Animal Testing: Not animal tested GMO: Not tested GMOs Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components Features: Ester of magnesium & stearic acid (magnesium is a naturally occurring metal, stearic acid is derived from vegetable oil) Pure & concentrated ingredient. Not a finished cosmetic product. Use as raw material for making cosmetics or add directly to finished skin care products. High-quality product from the USA Free Shipping Supplied by MakingCosmetics Inc., an ISO certified ingredient supplier Product Details: Brand: MakingCosmetics Primary Supplement Type: Magnesium Unit Count: 4.375 Ounce Flavor: Unflavored Product Benefits: Skin Health Date First Available ‏ : ‎ September 5, 2014 Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ MakingCosmetics