Magnesium Stearate is available in both precipitated and fused grades. Precipitated Magnesium Stearate is used in applications in which fine particle size and low residual inorganic impurities are desirable They may provide slip properties to cosmetic powder and pearlescence to cream shampoos. Fused Magnesium Stearate grades are used as a lubricant in selected plastics applications including molding of ABS and SAN polymers.