Humectant · CAS 557-04-0
Magnesium Stearate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid
FDA status: Approved. EU: not separately listed. No U.S. state has enacted a specific ban yet.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Magnesium Stearate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it independently of federal policy. Its composite safety score is 4 out of 5 (Low Risk).
The verdict
Magnesium Stearate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid is FDA-approved, and no U.S. state has moved to restrict it.
- 4/5
- Low Risk
- Approved
- FDA status
- -
- EU status
- 0
- state regulations
CAS-led regulatory snapshot
Magnesium Stearate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid: no OFF product match; CAS 557-04-0 is the lead registry handle on this row.
| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CAS Number | 557-04-0 | CAS Registry |
| FDA Status | Approved | FDA SAFFA |
| EU Status | Not separately listed | EC 1333/2008 |
| E-Number | - | EU additive register |
| Category | Humectant | FDA functional class |
| Composite Safety Score | 4 / 5 (Low Risk) | PlainIngredients methodology |
| EFSA ADI | Not established | EFSA scientific opinion |
| U.S. State Actions | 0 states | State legislative records |
| Tracked Products | Not yet tracked | Open Food Facts (US) |
Values reflect official agency classifications as published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the European Union's regulatory framework. See our methodology for scoring details.
What is Magnesium Stearate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid?
Magnesium Stearate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid (CAS 557-04-0) is an FDA-regulated food substance used as humectant.
Common Uses
Catalog-profile peer axes
Nationwide catalog-profile peers for Magnesium Stearate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid
Product-count (0) and safety-score (4/5) peer columns, disjoint link sets.
Score 4/5 peers (≥50 OFF products)
Nearest other additives by PlainIngredients safety score (floored at ≥50 tracked products), distinct from the count row.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Magnesium Stearate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid safe to consume?
Magnesium Stearate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid scores 4/5 (Low Risk). FDA status is Approved. No OFF product match yet; the distinctive registry handle is CAS 557-04-0, so this page leads with the chemical identity row rather than a shelf-prevalence claim.
What is Magnesium Stearate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid used for in food?
Magnesium Stearate Anticaking Agent or Free-flow Agent, Drying Agent, Formulation Aid (CAS 557-04-0) is catalogued for humectant (Humectant); OFF has not matched a U.S. product row yet.