Why is stearic acid employed in tablet manufacturing

Why is stearic acid employed in tablet manufacturing?

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All through tablet manufacturing some substance like stearic acids are useful to help powders flow smoothly via the tableting machines and to aid the tablets hold their shape. Stearic acid is an ideal fatty acid to employ since it is naturally occurring in food, and is inert and thus does not interfere with the appropriate utilization or absorption of the active ingredients in the tablet.

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