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Magnesium Hydroxide
Magnesium hydroxide is the inorganic compound with the chemical formula Mg(OH)2. It is also called Milk of magnesia,It occurs in nature as the mineral brucite. It is a white solid with low solubility in water.
Magnesium is a naturally occurring mineral. Magnesium hydroxide reduces stomach acid, and increases water in the intestines which may induce bowel movements. Magnesium hydroxide is used as a laxative to relieve occasional constipation. Magnesium hydroxide is also used as an antacid to relieve indigestion, sour stomach, and heartburn.
Features of Magnesium Hydroxide
- Highly effective
- Precisely formulated
- Accurate composition
Applications of Magnesium Hydroxide
Pharmaceuticals
Rubber industry
Cosmetics
Paints
Printing ink
Specification of Magnesium Hydroxide Powder
SR. NO. | TEST | SPECIFICATION
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1 | Description | Bulky white powder |
2 | Solubility | Practically insoluble in water, soluble in dilute acid |
3 | Identification | Passes in test |
4 | Arsenic | NMT 4 ppm |
5 | Heavy Metals | NMT 30 ppm |
6 | Chloride | NMT 0.1% |
7 | Sulphate | NMT 0.5% |
8 | Calcium | NMT 1.5% |
9 | Iron | NMT 800 ppm |
10 | Loss on Ignition | 30.0 – 32.5% |
11 | Soluble substance | NMT 10 mg |
12 | Substance insoluble in acetic acid | NMT 5 mg |
13 | Assay | 95.0% – 100.5% |
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