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AllanChem | Magnesium Oxide

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AllanChem Magnesium Oxide is a white to off-white powder that is almost insoluble in water and alcohol. It exothermically reacts when dissolved in diluted mineral acids. This high-quality product is sieved and is used in a number of applications.

Ingredient Name: Magnesium Oxide

Chemical Name: Magnesium Oxide

CAS Number: 1309-48-4

Functions: Antacid, Anti-Caking Agent, Buffers & pH Stabilizer, Buffers & pH Stabilizer, Color Retention Aid, Desiccant, Flow Agent, Food Additive, Mineral Source

Grade: Pharma Grade

Synonyms: Magnesia, MgO

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Name
Ingredient Name
Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions

Features & Benefits

Food Ingredients Features

Applications & Uses

Base Chemicals End Uses
Applications
  • Antacid preparations
  • Mineral supplements
  • Production of pharmaceutical grade magnesium derivatives
  • Food additive as an anti-caking
  • Free-flowing agent
  • Color retention agent
  • Desiccant, and pH modifier

Properties

Physical Form
Microbiological Values
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Total Aerobic Microbial Countmax. 1000cfu/g
Escherichia coliAbsent/g
SalmonellaAbsent/g
Particle Size Distribution
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
325 Meshmax. 25%
Specifications
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Magnesium Oxide96.5 - 100.5%
Free Alkalimax. 2ml
Soluble Saltsmax. 2%
Acid-Insoluble Substancesmax. 0.1%
Loss on Ignitionmax. 10%
Bulk Density (untapped)0.25 - 0.65g/cc
Sulfatemax. 0.3%
Total Yeast & Mold Countmax. 100cfu/g
Heavy Metals
ValueUnitsTest Method / Conditions
Calcium Contentmax. 1.1
Iron Contentmax. 500ppm
Chloride Contentmax. 0.14%
Arsenic Contentmax. 0.3ppm
Lead Contentmax. 0.3ppm
Mercury Contentmax. 300ppb
Cadmium Contentmax. 0.15ppm

Regulatory & Compliance

Packaging & Availability

Country Availability
Packaging Type
Regional Availability
  • Central America
  • Mexico
  • North America
Packaging Information

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

Packaging Information

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

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
3 Years