Metallic stearates are compounds of long-chain fatty acids with metals of different valences, formed due to long chain stearate intermolecular bonds with Magnesium (Mg) ions to form the compound Mg(C18H35O2)2. Like calcium stearates, magnesium stearates are almost insoluble in solvents. Magnesium stearates are therefore used to improve the retention of creams and semi-rigid wax articles as well as to produce waxes. Since they are recognized as physiologically safe, they are used by the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industry.

Magnesium stearates improve the free-flowing properties and are added as anti-caking agents to powders. One of the principle uses of magnesium stearate is as a tablet excipient in pharmaceutical dosage forms. Thermostable magnesium stearates are used as lubricants and release agents for the processing of thermoplastics and thermosets

Like Calcium Stearate, Magnesium Stearate also has physical characteristics which are smooth and slippery to the touch, not soluble in water or insoluble in water and water repellence, stable at high temperature conditions / thermal stabilizer, functions as a lubricant agent, release agent, separating agent in various industrial processes.

Magnesium Stearates is widely used as a non-stick agent, flow agent, in the tablet, capsule and powder industry. Its main function is to keep the ingredients in the capsule from sticking together. Magnesium Stearate powder also forms a barrier between the material and the dies, improving consistency and quality.

In the cosmetic industry, Magnesium Stearate is an ingredient that has many functions. Magnesium Stearate Powder works as a bulking agent, anti-caking agent, colouring agent, etc. In the Rubber Industry, Magnesium Stearate and Calcium Stearate are used as fillers, thermal stabilizers and as anti-caking agents to prevent coagulation/clumping of rubber and to release the final product from the mould.

In the Plastics Industry, Magnesium Stearate and Calcium Stearate are used as excellent dry lubricants for use in the injection and extrusion processes of various types of plastics. Magnesium Stearate and Calcium Stearate also function as heat stabilizers, provide more glossy, good long-term stability and provide resistance to weather conditions.

In the manufacture of PVC, Magnesium Stearate and Calcium Stearate can neutralize hydrochloric acid (HCl), which is commonly called the Acid Neutralizer / Acid Scavenger process, which can be released from the PVC melting process, so that it can extend the lifetime of the PVC.