Russia's insistence on paying for Russian gas in rubles has rattled European countries: Greece held an emergency meeting of suppliers, the Dutch government would urge consumers to use less gas, and the French energy regulator told consumers not to panic. Russian gas meets one-third of Europe's annual energy needs.

Russia said they could expand their demand for ruble payments for other commodities, including oil, grain, fertilizer, coal, and metals, which raised the risk of recession in Europe and the US. 

Moscow is expected to unveil its ruble payment plan in early April, but it said it would not immediately ask buyers to pay for gas in rubles.  

Western countries have said paying in rubles would be a breach of contract, and renegotiation could take months or longer. This uncertainty has pushed commodity market prices higher.

The supply and prices of other commodities like the magnesium Stearate could also be affected.

What is Magnesium Stearate?
Magnesium stearate has the chemical formula Mg(C18H35O2)2. It is a soap consisting of a salt containing two equivalent stearates (the anion of stearate) and a magnesium cation (Mg2+). Magnesium stearate is a white, insoluble powder. Its applications take advantage of its softness, insolubility in many solvents, and low toxicity. It is used as a mold release agent and component or lubricant in pharmaceutical and cosmetic production. 
 
What is Magnesium Stearate used for?
Magnesium stearate is commonly used as an anti-adhesive in the manufacture of tablets, capsules, and powders. In this regard, the substance is also useful because of its lubricating properties, which prevent the ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during the pressing of chemical powders into solid tablets; Magnesium stearate is the most commonly used lubricant for tablets. However, it may result in lower wettability of the tablet, slower disintegration, and slower or even lower dissolution of the drug.
Magnesium stearate can also be used effectively in dry coating processes.
In the production of pressed candies, magnesium stearate acts as a release agent and is used to bind the sugars in hard candies such as mints.
Magnesium stearate is a common ingredient in infant formula. 
 
Why is magnesium stearate used in tablets? 
Magnesium stearate is one of the most commonly used lubricant additives. Magnesium stearate can form a film on other tablet excipients, resulting in prolonged-release time, decreased hardness, and increased disintegration time. 
 
What are the side effects of stearic acid?
Skin irritation. 
Severe eye irritation. 
Severe eye injuries. 
Respiratory allergy. 
 
Is magnesium stearate natural or synthetic? 
Magnesium stearate is a synthetic additive used to lubricate finely ground herbs into capsules or tablets and fill the remaining space inside the capsules. It is synthesized by adding magnesium ions to stearic acid. Stearic acid is found naturally in plants such as cottonseed oil, canola oil, and palm oil. Although stearic acid is naturally occurring in nature, magnesium stearate is not. It is synthesized in the laboratory through fractionation, bleaching, and deodorization.
 
What is stearate? 
Stearic acid (SA), sometimes called octadecanoic acid, is a saturated long-chain fatty acid.  It is found in humans, animals, and some plants. 
It appears as a waxy, yellowish-white solid substance. 
 
What is stearic acid used for?
Making soaps and detergents (one of the most commonly used methods worldwide) 
Improve the efficacy and texture of detergents, lotions, and skin/hair care products, including shampoos and conditioners 
Make makeup/make-up 
Stabilize the texture of shaving cream and lubricant 
Manufacturing detergents, household cleaners, and textile softeners 
Shape and soften plastics 
To make a candle 
Make gum 
Make supplements/tablets 
 
The structure of stearic acid (an 18-carbon chain fatty acid) makes it useful for improving the texture and consistency of other products. It can help to make skin/hair/household products solid and improve their ability to mix with water (which is often difficult as oil/water doesn't mix well).
 
Is stearic acid a natural ingredient? 
Yes, that's why it's found in many natural skincare/beauty products in place of chemicals. 
SA is naturally found in animal fats, especially pork fats, and certain plants that contain fats/oils. These sources are heated and pressurized to separate and remove stearic acid. 
A process involving distillation, steam, and cooling is then carried out to produce the finished product of concentrated SA, which is usually a waxy substance. 
 
Is magnesium stearate a metal? 
Magnesium stearate is the most commonly used metal-salt boundary lubricant and contains two fatty acids (usually stearic and palmitic) and charged magnesium. It is relatively cheap, chemically stable, and has a high melting point and lubrication properties. 
 
Magnesium Stearate Price
The price is influenced by many factors including the supply and demand in the market, industry trends, economic activity, market sentiment, and unexpected events.
If you are looking for the latest magnesium stearate price, you can send us your inquiry for a quote. ([email protected])
 
Magnesium Stearate Supplier
Luoyang Tongrun Nano Technology Co. Ltd. (TRUNNANO) is a trusted global chemical material supplier & manufacturer with over 12-year-experience in providing super high-quality chemicals and nanomaterials including silicon powder, nitride powder, graphite powder, zinc sulfide, calcium nitride, 3D printing powder, etc.
If you are looking for high-quality magnesium stearate, please feel free to contact us and send an inquiry. ([email protected])
 

Due to the impact of COVID-19, russia-Ukraine conflict and international trade friction, the global economy is facing great challenges. Overseas trade is shrinking, supply chains are not smooth, oil prices are rising, freight rates are rising, and global trade and economic recovery are becoming more uncertain, which brings many risks and challenges to the company's business. The price of the magnesium Stearate can also be influenced by the above factors. To get the price of the latest magnesium Stearate, you are welcome to send email contact.

Inquiry us