Heavy magnesium carbonate is used in many industries
Applications/uses
Anti-caking agent: Prevents powdered food products from clumping.
Whitener: Used to improve the appearance of certain food products.
Demolding agent: Helps in the manufacturing of biscuits.
Bulking agent: Adds volume to food products.
Acidity regulator: Adjusts the pH in certain food and beverage products.
Dietary supplement: Provides a source of magnesium in foods and supplements.
Antacid: Neutralizes stomach acid to relieve heartburn and indigestion.
Laxative: Acts as a gentle laxative to treat constipation.
Excipient: Used in tablet manufacturing as a flow agent and to aid compression, allowing for smaller tablet sizes.
Magnesium source: Acts as a magnesium supplement to address deficiencies.
Dietary Information : The product is suitable for the following nutrition:
Kosher, Halal, Vegetarian, Vegan
Allergen Free, GMO Free, Irradiation Free,
Specifications
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Grade |
IP |
BP |
EP |
JP |
FCC |
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Description |
White powder odourless |
White or almost white powder |
White or almost white powder |
White Friable masses or powder. it is odourless |
light, white, friable masses, or as a bulky, white powder. |
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Identification |
1) It gives reaction of carbonates 2) The solution gives reaction of magnesium |
1) The solution gives reaction of magnesium 2) It gives reaction of carbonates 3) Bulk Density: NLT 0.25 g/l |
1) It gives reaction of carbonates 2) The solution gives reaction of magnesium 3)Bulk Density: NLT 0.25 g/l |
1) It gives reaction of carbonates 2) The solution gives reaction of magnesium 3) Bulk Density: NLT 0.25 g/l |
11) It gives reaction of carbonates 2) The solution gives reaction of magnesium 3) Bulk Density: NLT 0.25 g/l |
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Solubility |
Practically insoluble in water. It dissolves in dilute acids with effervescence. |
Practically insoluble in water. It dissolves in dilute acids with effervescence. |
Practically insoluble in water. It dissolves in dilute acids with effervescence. |
Practically insoluble in water. It dissolves in dilute acids with effervescence |
It is insoluble in alcohol, but dissolves, with effervescence, in dilute acids. |
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Colour of solution |
Solution S is not more intensely coloured than reference solution B4 |
Solution S is not more intensely coloured than reference solution B4 |
Solution S is not more intensely coloured than reference solution B4 |
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- |
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Soluble Substance |
NMT 1.0 % |
NMT 1.0 % |
NMT 1.0 % |
NMT 10 mg |
Not more than 1%. |
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Substance In-soluble in Acetic Acid |
NMT 0.05% |
NMT 0.05% |
NMT 0.05% |
NMT 2.5 mg |
Not more than 0.05%. |
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Sulphates |
NMT 0.6% |
NMT 0.6% |
NMT 0.6% |
- |
- |
|
Iron |
NMT 400 ppm |
NMT 400 ppm |
NMT 400 ppm |
NMT 200 ppm |
- |
|
Chlorides |
NMT 0.1 % |
NMT 700 ppm |
NMT 700 ppm |
- |
- |
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Calcium |
NMT 0.75% |
NMT 0.75% |
NMT 0.75% |
- |
- |
|
Calcium oxide |
- |
- |
- |
NMT 0.6% |
Not more than 0.6%. |
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Heavy Metals |
NMT 20 ppm |
- |
NMT 20 ppm |
NMT 30 ppm |
- |
|
Arsenic |
NMT 2 ppm |
NMT 2 ppm |
NMT 2 ppm |
NMT 5 ppm |
- |
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Lead |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Not more than 2 mg/kg |
|
Copper |
No blue Colour |
- |
- |
- |
- |
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Assay as MgO |
40.0 % to 45.0 % |
40.0 % to 45.0 % |
40.0 % to 45.0 % |
40.0% to 44.0% |
40.0% to 43.5 % |
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