Synonym(s)
CAS number: 557-04-0; Magnesium stearate
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Magnesium stearate, the magnesium salt of stearic acid. The white, somewhat greasy powder is used as a "cosmetic dye". It leaves a white film on the skin. Furthermore, the ingredient of cosmetics acts as a moisturizer and humectant (increases the water content of the skin, moisturizes), swelling agent (reduces the bulk density of cosmetic products) and as an anti-caking agent (prevents the caking of powdery cosmetic products).
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer