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Inorganic & other salts

Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate ACS/USP

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Article code
MAGCHM
CAS
7791-18-6
Grade
ACS/USP Grade
Purity
98.0-101.0%
Category
Inorganic & other salts
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Properties

Article / SKU
MAGCHM
CAS
7791-18-6
Synonyms
Magnesium Dichloride Hexahydrate, Dichloromagnesium hexahydrate
Assay
98.0-101.0%
PubChem ID
5360315
Grade
ACS/USP Grade
Physical form
Solid powder
Appearance
White
Odor
Odorless
pH
5-6.5 5% aq. solution
Melting point
117 °C / 242.6 °F
Solubility
Soluble in water
Molecular formula
MgCl 2 -6H 2 O
Molecular weight
203.31
Ammonium (NH4)
Max. 0.002%
Arsenic (As)
Reference
Autoship Available
Yes
Cadmium (Cd)
Reference
Calcium (Ca)
Max 0.01%
Heavy metals
Max. 10ppm
Insoluble matter
Max. 0.005%
Iron (Fe)
Max. 5 ppm
Lead (Pb)
Reference
Magnesium (Mg)
Min 98%
Mercury (Hg)
Reference
Microbial limit
To Pass Test
Nitrate (NO3)
Max. 0.001%
Phosphate (PO4)
Max. 5 ppm
Pillar
Natural, High Purity
Sodium (Na)
Max. 0.005%
Sulfate (SO4)
Max. 0.005%

Packaging options — size and article

SizeArticle / SKU
12.5kgMAGCHM-12.5KG
1kgMAGCHM-1KG
2.5kgMAGCHM-2.5KG
500gMAGCHM-500G
1lbMAGCHM-1LB
50lbMAGCHM-50LB
25kgMAGCHM-25KG

Packaging options

  • 12.5kg
  • 1kg
  • 2.5kg
  • 500g
  • 1lb
  • 50lb
  • 25kg

Details

Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate ACS/USP

Magnesium Chloride, also known as Magnesium Dichloride Hexahydrate and Dichloromagnesium hexahydrate, is often available as hexahydrate of Magnesium(2+) Chloride having the chemical formula H 12 Cl 2 MgO 6 or MgCl 2 -6H 2 O. It is a hydrate, a Magnesium Halide and an inorganic Chloride. It appears as colorless to white odorless hygroscopic crystals and is readily soluble in Water, Ethanol at ambient conditions. It’s a key source of Magnesium that can be conveniently used in a variety of applications.

A USP Grade chemical is the one that conforms to the criteria of the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). A substance that has received the USP Grade certification can be used in food, drug, or medical applications. Due to its high purity, Magnesium Chloride Powder, USP Grade is a USP Grade chemical.

Common Uses and Applications

Mineral supplements for animals

Pharmaceutical preparations

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