Magnesium carbonate


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General Information

Light Magnesium Carbonate is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula MgCO3. Light Magnesium Carbonate is a common antacid drug that is used Pharmaceutical Aid; Light Magnesium Carbonate contains not less than 40.0 per cent and Not more than 45.0 per cent of MgO.


Molecular Structure


Nomenclature

CAS No. 546-93-0
Molecular Formula MgCO3
Molecular Weight 84.32
Synonyms Milk of Magnesia, Mint-O-Mag, Magnesia Maga

Physical Property

Physical state A very light ,white powder
Solubility Practically insoluble in water. It dissolves in dilute acids with effervescence
PH 9.5 – 10.5 (5 % Aqueous solution)

Application & Use

Magnesium Carbonate is also used in cosmetics, dusting powder and toothpaste. Other applications are as filler material, smoke suppressant in plastics, a reinforcing agent in neoprene rubber, a drying agent and colour retention in floods. In addition, high purity magnesium carbonate is used as antacid and as an additive in table salt to keep it free flowing.


Shelf Life

Expiry: 5 Years after date of manufacture


Certificate of Compliance

GMO: The Product does not contain any Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) of raw materials used in manufacturing of the same are also not genetically modified.

Non-Irradiation: The product was never subjected to any kind of ionized irradiation and contains no radioactivity not even in minor amounts.

Allergens: The product does not contain any of the below mentioned allergens: Cereals containing Gluten, Crustaceans, Eggs, Fish, Peanuts, Treenuts, Soybeans, Milk, Sesame seeds, Sulphur Dioxide and sulphites (concentration > 10 mg/kg), Lupin, Molluscs.

TSE/BSE: The Product is not derived from animal/plant origin & hence this product is free from Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathy (TSE) and Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE). It is synthetically derived.

Residual Solvent: Class1, Class 2, Class 3 & Table 4 solvents are not used in the production of our product.

Vegetarians / Vegans: Our product is suitable for consumption by vegetarians and vegans.


Storage Recommendations

Store Protected From Moisture


Packaging

20 kg net weight packed in LDPE Liner follow by HDPE Woven Bag.