Skip to Content
Merck

1.05828

Magnesium hydroxide carbonate

light, EMPROVE® ESSENTIAL, Ph. Eur., BP, USP

Synonym(s):

Magnesium hydroxide carbonate, Magnesium carbonate basic

Sign In to View Organizational & Contract Pricing.

Select a Size

Change View

About This Item

CAS Number:
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
EC Index Number:
235-192-7
Technical Service
Need help? Our team of experienced scientists is here for you.
Let Us Assist


Quality Level

agency

BP, Ph. Eur., USP

product line

EMPROVE® ESSENTIAL

assay

40.0-43.5% Mg (as MgO) basis (USP), 40.0-43.5% Mg (as MgO) basis (complexometric)

form

solid

pH

10.5 (20 °C, 50 g/L in H2O, suspension)

mp

600 °C (decomposition)

solubility

water: insoluble at 20 °C

density

2.16 g/cm3 at 20 °C

anion traces

chloride (Cl-): ≤0.02%, sulfate (SO42-): ≤0.3%

cation traces

As: ≤0.0002%, Ca: ≤0.45%, Co: ≤0.000100%, Fe: ≤0.0200%, Ni: ≤0.0500%, Pb: ≤0.00010%, V: ≤0.0010%, heavy metals (as Pb): ≤0.0020%

application(s)

pharma/biopharma processes

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

[Mg+2].[O-]C(=O)[O-].[O-H]

InChI

1S/CH2O3.Mg.H2O/c2-1(3)4;;/h(H2,2,3,4);;1H2/q;+2;/p-3

InChI key

OUHCLAKJJGMPSW-UHFFFAOYSA-K

General description

We offer a range of high quality critical raw materials plus the documentation and expertise to help our customers meet stringent regulatory requirements. Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products withstands strict quality control procedures.

Application

Magnesium hydroxide carbonate can be used to improve flow properties of dry powders in pharmaceutical processes.

Legal Information

Emprove is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany


Still not finding the right product?

Explore all of our products under Magnesium hydroxide carbonate


flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable

Storage Class

11 - Combustible Solids



Stay compliant with GMP using the Emprove® Program

Accelerate qualification, maintain compliance, and save time with Emprove® Dossiers.

Download Dossiers

Note: you will be brought to EmproveSuite.com. Your username and password are separate from SigmaAldrich.com and may differ.

Register for free and access Emprove® Dossiers within minutes. Upgrade your subscription plan to unlock advanced and customized content in the Emprove® Suite

Not finding what you are looking for? Visit the Emprove® Program Help page.

Already Own This Product?

Find documentation for the products that you have recently purchased in the Document Library.

Visit the Document Library