Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate

Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate, with the chemical formula (MgCl₂.6H₂O), is a hydrated form of Magnesium Chloride Anhydrous. It carries six water molecules within its crystal and flaky structure. It has the following industrial uses: dust control, magnesium metal, de-icing agent, textile industry, construction industry, food industry, etc. The CAS Number is 7791-18-6

Application Category	Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate End Uses
Magnesium metal	Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate is used as the very first material in the process of producing magnesium metal. (The magnesium metal is essential in many applications, such as alloys for the automotive and aerospace industry.)
Dust Control	It is used for dust and erosion control on unpaved roads, construction sites, and soil surfaces.
Deicing agent	It is used as a de-icing agent for highways, sidewalks, and parking lots, particularly effective in low-temperature conditions. It is spread on roads before or during snowstorms to prevent snow and ice from adhering to the pavement.
Textile industry	It is used in textile manufacturing and as flame-retardant treatments for fabrics and as a mordant in dyeing processes in the textile industry.
Food industry / Tofu production	It is used as a firming agent in canned fruits and vegetables and in cheese production. It is also used in the production of tofu as a coagulant agent. (Its INS number is 511 and E number is E511.)
Cosmetic Industry	It is used as a bulking agent and stabilizer in cosmetic and personal care products.
Animal health	It is used as a part of animal nutrition to reduce magnesium insufficiency in farm animals.
Refractory Materials	Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate, when mixed with Magnesia (MgO), forms Magnesium Oxychloride cement (MOC). MOC is used as a binder on refractories due to its rapid setting and high early-strength properties.
Building Materials / Construction	Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate solution is mixed with Magnesia to form Magnesium Oxychloride cement (MOC). MOC finds its use in the construction of fire–resistant building boards and panels. It is used in factories and warehouses for industrial and decorative flooring.
Nutrition	Due to its high solubility in water, Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate is used as a dietary supplement for magnesium deficiency.
Chemical Analysis	Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate Reagent grades are useful in the analysis of chemicals in laboratories.