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AllanChem | Magnesium Hydroxide Powder

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AllanChem Magnesium Hydroxide Powder is a white, fine, odorless powder that is almost insoluble in water and alcohol. It dissolves in diluted mineral acids and is used in the manufacture of antacid preparations and mineral supplements. This product meets the requirements of the U.S. Pharmacopoeia (current edition) for magnesium hydroxide.

INCI Name: Magnesium Hydroxide

Functions: Absorbent, Acidity Regulator, Antacid, Buffers & pH Stabilizer

Ingredient Name: Magnesium Hydroxide

Labeling Claims: Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Chemical Name: Magnesium Hydroxide

Certifications & Compliance: FCC Compliant, ISO 9001, United States Pharmacopeia (USP)

Benefit Claims: pH Balancing

CAS Number: 1309-42-8

Grade: Pharma Grade

Synonyms: Magnesia hydrate, Magnesium dihydroxide, Magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2), Magnesium(II) hydroxide, Milk of magnesia

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Food & Nutrition Applications

Properties

Physical Form
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Escherichia coliAbsent
Particle Size Distribution
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325 Meshmax. 5%
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Loss on Drying (at 105°C)max. 2%
Loss on Ignition (at 800°C)30.0 - 33.0%
Free Alkalimax. 2ml
Soluble Saltsmax. 10mg
Magnesium Hydroxide95.0 - 100.5%
Insoluble Matter (in HAc)max. 0.1%
Sulfatemax. 0.5%
Bulk Density (untapped)0.25 - 0.55g/cc
Tapped Density (1000 taps)0.4 - 0.6g/cc
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Calcium Contentmax. 0.3%
Lead Contentmax. 0.3ppm
Arsenic Contentmax. 1.5ppm
Chloride Contentmax. 1000ppm
Iron Contentmax. 700ppm

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  • Central America
  • Mexico
  • North America
Packaging Information

Net 25 kg in multiwall paper bags with separately sealed moisture proof inner polyethylene bag.

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
4 Years
Storage Conditions

Store in dry ventilated space in original packaging. Exposure to moisture may cause caking.