Magnesium sulfate is an inorganic salt (chemical compound) containing magnesium, sulfur and oxygen, with the formula MgSO4. It is often encountered as the heptahydrate sulfate mineral epsomite(MgSO4·7H2O), commonly called Epsom salt.
- Cas No:
- 10034-99-8
- Formula:
- MgSO4 . 7H2O
- Molecular Weight:
- 246.5
- Character:
- Colorless crystals or white crystalline powder, odorless, very soluble in boiling water, freely soluble in eater, practically soluble in alcohol.
- Packaging:
- 50 Kg. HDPE bags with polyliner inside.
- Storage:
- Store in well closed container
Available Grade & Specification
| Item | IP | USP | BP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assay | NLT 99.0% & NMT 100.5%of MgSO4 (dried substance) | NLT 99.0% & NMT 100.5%of MgSO4 (Ignited Material) | NLT 99.0% & NMT 100.5%of MgSO4 (dried substance) |
| Identification | Positive | Positive | Positive |
| Acidity or Alkalinity | Passes the test | Passes the test | |
| Arsenic | 2 PPM Max | 2 PPM Max | |
| Heavy metals | 10PPM Max | 0.001% Max | 10PPM Max |
| Chlorides | 300PPM Max | 0.014% Max | 300PPM Max |
| Sulphate | 1.0% Max | 1.0% Max | |
| Iron ( Injectable grade ) | 0.5PPM Max | ||
| pH | Between 5.0 & 9.2 | ||
| Loss on Drying | Between 48.0% &52.0% | NMT10% | Between 48.0% &52.0% |
| Loss on ignition | Passes the test | 0.5PPM Max | |
| Selenium | 0.003% Max | ||
| Organic volatile impurities | Meets the requirement | ||
| Clarity & Color of solution | Pass test | Passes test |
Application & Industries
Pharma / Medical
Replacing Magnesium in the body and increasing water in intestines.
As laxative orally to relive constipation occasionally.
Treating low level of Magnesium.
As a bath soak to relive sore muscles, draw out splinters and ease the pain.
Used intravenously through
in pregnancy.
Food
Beer production as a brew salt.
Mineral water / bottled drinking water mfg.
Dietary supplement.
Textiles
Weighing Cotton and Silk.
Increasing the action of bleaching action of chlorinated lime,
fire proofing fabrics.
Dying and printing calicos.