Magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)) has numerous uses
Applications/uses
Antacid: It neutralizes excess stomach acid, providing relief from heartburn, indigestion, and upset stomach.
Laxative: Also known as "milk of magnesia," it works as an osmotic laxative by drawing water into the intestines, which softens stool and promotes bowel movements.
Component in medications: It is an active ingredient in many over-the-counter and prescription medications.
Nutritional supplement: It is used as a source of magnesium in fortified foods such as protein drinks, bars, and meal replacements.
Acidity regulator: It helps maintain the desired pH balance in certain food products.
Anti-caking agent: It prevents powdered foods from clumping together, which is also why it is approved as an anti-caking agent.
Drying agent: It acts as a desiccant in powdered products.
Dietary Information : The product is suitable for the following nutrition:
Kosher, Halal, Vegetarian, Vegan
Allergen Free, GMO Free, Irradiation Free,
Specifications
|
Grade |
IP |
BP |
FCC |
|
Description |
Bulky white powder; odourless |
White or almost white, fine, amorphous powder |
a white, bulky powder. |
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Identification |
The resulting solution gives reaction A of magnesium salts, |
The Solution gives Reaction of Magnesium |
gives positive tests for Magnesium, |
|
Solubility |
Practically insoluble in water and in ethanol (95%). It dissolves in dilute acids. |
Practically Insoluble un water, it dissolves in dilute acids. |
It is soluble in dilute acids but practically insoluble in water and in alcohol. |
|
Colour of Solution |
Solution A is not more intensely coloured than reference solution BS3 |
Solution S is not more intensely coloured than reference solution B3 |
- |
|
Soluble Substance |
NMT 1% |
NMT 2 % |
- |
|
Alkaline (Free) and Soluble Salt |
- |
- |
Passes test |
|
Substance Insoluble in acetic acid |
NMT 0.5 mg /0.1% |
NMT 0.1 % |
- |
|
Sulphate |
NMT 0.5 % |
NMT 1% |
- |
|
Iron |
NMT 0.08% |
NMT 0.07 % |
- |
|
Chloride |
NMT 0.1 % |
NMT 0.1 % |
- |
|
Calcium |
NMT 1.5 % |
NMT 1.5 % |
- |
|
Calcium Oxide |
- |
- |
NMT 1% |
|
Heavy metal |
NMT 30 ppm |
- |
- |
|
Arsenic |
NMT. 4ppm |
MNT 4 ppm |
- |
|
Lead |
- |
- |
NMT 2 mg/kg |
|
Loss on Drying |
- |
- |
NMT 2 % |
|
Loss on ignition |
30% to 32.5 % @ 900 |
29 5 to 32.5 900 50 |
30 % to 33 % @ 80025 |
|
Assay |
95% to 100.5% |
95 % to 100.5 % |
95 % to 100.5 % |
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