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Magnesium Citrate
Magnesium Citrate, Anhydrous, USP (M2036) is a magnesium salt of citric acid,It appears as a white to off-white fine granular solid or crystalline powder. It is partially soluble in cold water.
Magnesium Citrate is a naturally occurring mineral that is important for many systems in the body, especially the muscles and nerves.
Magnesium Citrate is used in cosmetic and personal care products as a skin and hair conditioning agent in hair care products including hair coloring products.
Features of Magnesium Citrate
- Highly effective
- Precisely formulated
- Accurate composition
Applications of Magnesium Citrate
Pharmaceuticals
Rubber industry
Cosmetics
Paints
Printing ink
Specification of Magnesium Citrate Powder
Sr. No. | Parameters | Requirement |
1 | Description | A white colored powder. |
2 | Solubility | Practically insoluble in water. |
3 | Identification | Positive for Magnesium & Citrates |
4 | pH | 5 – 9 |
5 | Loss on Drying (135 º C for 16hr.) | Max. 2% |
6 | Chloride | Max. 0.05% |
7 | Sulphates | Max. 0.2% |
8 | Arsenic | Max. 3ppm |
9 | Lead | Max. 3ppm |
10 | Cadmium | Max. 1ppm |
11 | Mercury | Max. 0.1ppm |
12 | Heavy metals | Max. 50ppm |
13 | Iron | Max. 200ppm |
14 | Limit of calcium | Max. 1% |
15 | Assay (as Mg.) (Calculated on dried basis) | 14.5 – 16.4% |
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