emollient

Magnesium Stearate

INCI: MAGNESIUM STEARATE
CAS 557-04-0 EC 209-150-3
Magnesium distearate
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Binder; lubricant; slip agent in pressed powder formulations
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Not safe
Fungal Acne
Not safe
Details

Description

Magnesium distearate

Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
557-04-0
EC Number
209-150-3
INCI
MAGNESIUM STEARATE
Category
emollient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026