Excipients for Oral & TopicalUSP/NFPh. Eur.BPJP
Magnesium Stearate
Essential hydrophobic tablet & capsule compression lubricant
Magnesium Stearate is the most widely used tablet lubricant, glidant, and anti-adherent in solid oral dosage manufacturing and topical slip agent.
infoProduct Description
Magnesium stearate is one of the most widely used pharmaceutical excipients in oral and topical formulations. It is the magnesium salt of stearic acid and palmitic acid, appearing as a fine, white, hydrophobic powder. In oral solid dosage forms, it primarily functions as a lubricant, reducing friction during compression and capsule filling.
starsKey Features & Advantages
- task_altFine, white, odorless, hydrophobic powder
- task_altMagnesium salt of stearic acid and palmitic acid
- task_altPrimarily functions as a lubricant in tablet and capsule manufacturing
- task_altReduces friction during tablet compression and capsule filling
- task_altPrevents sticking of powders to punches, dies, and processing equipment
- task_altImproves powder flow properties and supports uniform die filling
- task_altActs as an anti-adherent and glidant in oral solid dosage forms
- task_altUsed in topical formulations as a slip agent, thickening agent, and texture enhancer
- task_altEnhances spreadability and provides a smooth feel in creams & ointments
- task_altEffective at low concentrations (0.25–2.0% w/w)
- task_altComplies with USP-NF, Ph. Eur., BP, and JP
sciencePharmaceutical Applications
verifiedTablet & Capsule Lubrication
verifiedTopical Powders & Creams
fact_checkKey Specifications
Chemical Identity
Magnesium Stearate / Palmitate
Concentration
0.25% - 2.0% w/w typical
verifiedQuality Assurance
Global GMP Compliant & Pharmacopeia Grade