Magnesium Chloride BP
Abstract
Magnesium chloride hexahydrate is the name for the chemical compound with the formula (MgCl2.6H2O) is a colorless hygroscopic crystal, very Soluble in water freely soluble in 95% ethanol. Magnesium chloride hexahydrate can be extracted from brine or sea water and out of ancient seabeds via solution mining. It occurs as colorless crystals, hygroscopic.
Use/Application
Magnesium chloride hexahydrate is mainly used for dust control, soil stabilization and wind erosion mitigation. It is also used for catalyst purpose in some reaction and low temperature deicing of highways, as a nutritional supplement, for hydrogen storage, as a coagulant in culinary use and in gardening and horticulture.
Identity
Chemical Name: Magnesium Chloride
Mol. Formula: MgCl2.6H2O
Mol. Weight: 203.3 g/mol
CAS No.: 7791-18-6
General Specifications
| Test | Specification |
| Characters | It occurs as a colorless crystals, hygroscopic |
| Identification
Test (A) Test (B) Test (C) |
(a)Test for water (b)Gives the reaction of chlorides (c)Gives the reaction of magnesium |
| Solubility | Very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol (96%) |
| Appearance of solution | Solution is clear and colorless |
| Acidity or alkalinity | Specified Test. |
| Bromides | Not more than 500 ppm |
| Sulfates | Not more than 100 ppm |
| Arsenic | Not more than 2 ppm |
| Calcium | Not more than 0.1%
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| Heavy Metals | Not more than 10 ppm |
| Iron | Not more than 10 ppm |
| Water | 51% to 55% determined on 50mg |
| Assay | Not less than 98.0% and not more than 101.0% of MgCl2.6H2O |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
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We observe WHO Good manufacturing practice and Good laboratory practice.
