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  2. Magnesium stearate - Wikipedia

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    Magnesium stearate is often used as an anti-adherent [3] in the manufacture of medical tablets, capsules and powders. [4] In this regard, the substance is also useful because it has lubricating properties, preventing ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during the compression of chemical powders into solid tablets; magnesium stearate is the most commonly used lubricant for ...

  3. Anticaking agent - Wikipedia

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    The most widely used anticaking agents include the stearates of calcium and magnesium, silica and various silicates, talc, as well as flour and starch. Ferrocyanides are used for table salt. [ 1 ] The following anticaking agents are listed in order by their number in the Codex Alimentarius by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN.

  4. Glidant - Wikipedia

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    A glidant's effect is due to the counter-action of factors that cause poor flowability of powders. For instance, correcting surface irregularity, reducing interparticular friction and decreasing surface charge.

  5. Nutritionists Say This Mineral Can Help Boost Heart and ... - AOL

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    Here’s what you need to know about magnesium benefits, along with dosing, side effects, and foods that contain the nutrient. ... keep in mind that 300 milligrams of magnesium stearate seems to ...

  6. Food Flash: Here is why you should avoid these preservatives

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    Find out which artificial preservatives you should definitely be avoiding and why in this episode of "Food Flash!" Instant Pot Cookbooks you need Related articles

  7. Why are so many L.A. people taking magnesium? The truth ... - AOL

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    After decades of anonymity on vitamin store shelves, magnesium is taking a star turn in L.A.'s wellness community. Here's what it can — and can't — do for you.

  8. Metallic soap - Wikipedia

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    Calcium and magnesium soaps are most commonly encountered as soap scum but the pure materials have a variety of uses. Magnesium stearate and calcium stearate are used as excipients , lubricants, release agents , and food additives , with the later use being covered by the generic E numbers of E470b and E470 respectively.

  9. Talk:Stearic acid - Wikipedia

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    According to ScienceLab.com, magnesium stearate is "hazaradous in case of ingestion", and "may be toxic to liver and skin". Any comments gratefully received. Because I'm not sure of the chemical distinction, I'll post this comment under "magnesium stearate" as well as "stearic acid".--Vvmodel 15:46, 11 January 2009 (UTC)