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Magnesium Stearate dust explosion hazard during pharmaceutical powder handling and tablet manufacturing

Magnesium Stearate Dust Explosion: Understanding the Hidden Hazard in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Magnesium Stearate Dust Explosion is a topic that receives far less attention than it deserves in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Magnesium Stearate is one of the most widely used excipients, commonly added as a lubricant during tablet compression and capsule production to reduce friction, improve powder flow, and prevent materials from sticking…