Excipients for Oral & TopicalUSP/NFPh. Eur.BPJP
Calcium Stearate
Free-flowing hydrophobic lubricant, glidant & topical texture enhancer
Calcium Stearate is the calcium salt of stearic acid, acting as a lubricant, glidant, anti-adherent, and topical texture stabilizer.
infoProduct Description
Calcium stearate is a widely used pharmaceutical excipient that is the calcium salt of stearic acid. It appears as a fine, white, free-flowing, hydrophobic powder and is primarily used in oral solid dosage forms as a lubricant, glidant, and anti-adherent. In topical products, it acts as a thickening agent and texture enhancer.
starsKey Features & Advantages
- task_altFine, white, odorless, hydrophobic powder
- task_altCalcium salt of stearic acid
- task_altFunctions as a lubricant in tablet and capsule manufacturing
- task_altImproves powder flow and uniform die filling by acting as a glidant
- task_altPrevents sticking of powders to punches and dies (anti-adherent)
- task_altSuitable for use in tablets, capsules, powders, and granules
- task_altUsed in topical formulations as a thickening agent and texture enhancer
- task_altImproves spreadability and provides a smooth feel in creams & powders
- task_altHydrophobic nature helps reduce moisture uptake
- task_altEffective at low concentrations (0.5–2.0% w/w)
- task_altComplies with USP-NF, Ph. Eur., BP, and JP
sciencePharmaceutical Applications
verifiedTablet & Capsule Manufacturing
verifiedTopical Thickening & Texture Enhancement
fact_checkKey Specifications
Chemical Identity
Calcium Stearate
Use Level
0.5% - 2.0% w/w
verifiedQuality Assurance
Global GMP Compliant & Pharmacopeia Grade