Magnesium Chloride

Magnesium Chloride

Magnesium chloride hexahydrate is also known as "magnesium chloride hydrate" or "Epsom salts.

Chemical Formula: MgCl₂·6H₂O

CAS Number: 7791-18-6

Grade: ACS, USP, EP, JP, BP, Tech

Appearance: White crystalline solid.

Uses:

• Deicing Agent: It lowers the freezing point of water and prevents ice formation on roads, sidewalks, and parking lots during winter.

• Food Additive: Used to enhance flavor, control bitterness, and provide a source of magnesium.

• Exfoliating Agent: It is used in some laxatives and bath salts as exfoliating agent.

Industries and Common Applications:

• Construction industry: Primary used as a deicing agent for winter road maintenance.

• Agriculture industry: It is a source of magnesium fertilizer to improve soil quality and support plant growth.

• Chemical industry: It is used as a raw material in various chemical manufacturing processes.

• Food Industry: Utilized as a food additive to enhance flavor during the food production processes.

• Pharmaceutical industry: Used in limited applications as a laxative ingredient, and bath salt component.

• Textile industry: In specific textile processes, used for dyeing and finishing fabrics.