Description

Magnesium Diicosanoate is a high-purity metallic soap derived from behenic acid, offering exceptional stability and performance as a functional additive. This compound is valued for its role as a versatile processing aid and release agent in high-temperature polymer applications. Key industries that utilize this product include plastics manufacturing, rubber compounding, and specialty lubricant formulation, where it enhances flow properties and surface finish.

Application

• Polymer Processing Aid: Acts as an internal and external lubricant and release agent in the production of engineering plastics like PVC, polyolefins, and engineering resins, improving mold flow and surface quality.
• Rubber Industry: Functions as a dispersing agent and process aid in rubber compounding, facilitating the incorporation of fillers and improving extrusion characteristics.
• Grease and Lubricant Thickener: Serves as a component in the formulation of high-temperature, multi-purpose greases and solid lubricants, providing structural stability.
• Cosmetics and Personal Care: Used as an opacifying agent, viscosity modifier, and texture enhancer in creams, sticks, and antiperspirant formulations.
• Coatings and Inks: Employed as a flatting and matting agent to reduce gloss and improve the slip and abrasion resistance of surface coatings.
• Pharmaceutical Excipient: Can be utilized as a tablet and capsule lubricant in pharmaceutical manufacturing to ensure smooth processing and ejection.
• Food Contact Materials: Approved for use as a release agent in the production of food packaging materials and processing equipment.
• Wire and Cable: Acts as a water repellent and stabilizer in cable filling compounds and insulation materials.

Basic Information

Product Name	Magnesium Diicosanoate
CAS No.	57593-01-8
Molecular Formula	C44H86MgO4
Molecular Weight	703.33 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesium Behenate; Docosanoic Acid, Magnesium Salt; Magnesium Docosanoate; Behenic Acid Magnesium Salt; Magnesium Dibchenate; LubriMag B; HyQual Magnesium Behenate; Magnesium(2+) Docosanoate
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Quality Control

Our Magnesium Diicosanoate is manufactured under a strict quality management system. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets precise specifications for identity, purity, and performance. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting key parameters such as assay, heavy metal content, and loss on drying are available upon request. We adhere to cGMP principles where applicable to support demanding pharmaceutical and food-grade applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after each use to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which can affect flow properties and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Fine white to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (MgO Content)	6.5 - 8.5 %
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0 %
Acid Value	140 - 160
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Particle Size (D50)	10 - 50 µm
Melting Range	100 - 120 °C

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.