Product description:

Magnesium stearate, also called octadecanoic acid, magnesium salt, is a white substance which is solid at room temperature.

What does Magnesium Stearate do?
Widely regarded as harmless, it is often used as a filling agent in the manufacture of medical pills. 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 pills.