Aluminium Stearate
(CDE REGISTRATION NO.: F2023000327)
CAS No.: 637-12-7
Packaging: 1kg/bag/carton; 5kg/bag/carton; 20kg/bag/drum
Appearance:
White or almost white, very fine, light powder.
It is almost insoluble in water and anhydrous ethanol, but soluble in turpentine, fixed oil and mineral oil.
Quality Standards: EP11.0; BP2024
Specifications:
| Alpha code | Specifications |
| AG5001 | Al content should be 3.0% to 4.49% or Al2O3 content (5.7% to 8.49%) |
| AG5002 | Al content should be 4.5% to 5.99% or Al2O3 content (8.5% to 11.3%) |
| AG5003 | Al content should be 6.0% to 9.0% orAl2O3 content (11.4% to 17%) |
Features: Aluminium Stearate is a mixture of solid organic acid aluminum salts, primarily composed of Aluminium Stearate and Aluminium Palmitate in varying proportions. It may also contain Aluminium Monostearate, Aluminium Distearate, and Aluminium Tristearate.
Application:
| Dosage form | Application |
| Oily injection, soft capsule | Suspending Agent |
| Ointment, suppository | Thickener |
| Topical Creams | Thickening Agent, Emulsifying Stabilizer |
Incompatibility: This product will decompose when heated in the presence of inorganic acids or strong organic acids and will undergo hydrolysis in the presence of alkali. It should not come into contact with corrosive gases.
Advantages:
■ Aluminium Stearate exhibits excellent lubricating, emulsifying, dispersing, thickening, and defoaming properties.
■ In the pharmaceutical field, it can be used as a stabilizer and lubricant for various dosage forms, enhancing the stability and processability of formulations.
Storage: Stored in a cool and dry place, and should be protected from moisture.