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Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate

FCC 5th Edition

  • CAS No: 7791-18-6
  • Molecular Formula: MgCl2.6H2O
  • Molecular weight: 203.30 g/mol
Test Specification
AssayNLT 99.0% – NMT 105.0%
AppearanceColorless flakes or crystals
IdentificationA 1:10 aqueous solution gives positive tests for Magnesium and Chloride.
Solubility in water and alcoholVery soluble in water and freely soluble in alcohol.
Ammonium (NH₄)NMT 0.05%
Sulphate (SO₄)NMT 0.03%
Lead (Pb)NMT 4 mg/kg

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Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate

JECFA

  • CAS No:7791-18-6
  • Molecular Formula: MgCl2.6H2O
  • Molecular weight: 203.30 g/mol
Test Specification
Assay Not less than
Appearance Colorless, odourless flakes, granules, lumps or crystals; it is very deliquescent (becoming liquid)
Solubility in water and ethanol Very soluble in water; freely soluble in ethanol
Ammonium (NH₄) Not more than 50 mg/kg
Lead (Pb) Not more than 2 mg/kg

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