Description

Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate is an essential inorganic salt widely recognized for its versatile chemical and nutritional properties. This compound is crucial for industrial processes requiring a reliable source of magnesium ions and for applications demanding moisture control. It serves as a fundamental raw material for key sectors including pharmaceutical manufacturing, food processing, dust control, and wastewater treatment. Our supply is characterized by consistent quality and reliable global availability to meet stringent industrial demands.

Application

• Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Excipient: Used as a magnesium source in tablet formulations, dietary supplements, and mineral fortification.
• Food Additive (E511): Acts as a firming agent, flavor enhancer, and coagulant in tofu production and canned vegetables.
• Dust Control & Road Stabilization: Applied as a highly effective hygroscopic agent for suppressing dust on unpaved roads and construction sites.
• Wastewater Treatment: Serves as a coagulant aid and for phosphate removal in municipal and industrial water treatment plants.
• Chemical Synthesis: A precursor for the production of magnesium oxide, magnesium carbonate, and other magnesium compounds.
• Textile & Paper Processing: Used in fabric finishing and as a component in paper coating and de-inking processes.
• Agricultural Supplement: Provides a soluble source of magnesium for correcting soil deficiencies and in foliar fertilizers.
• Refrigeration Brine: Utilized in low-temperature cooling systems and for artificial snow generation.

Basic Information

Product Name	Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate
CAS No.	7791-18-6
Molecular Formula	MgCl₂·6H₂O
Molecular Weight	203.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesium Chloride 6-Hydrate; Magnesium Dichloride Hexahydrate; Bischofite; Magnesium(II) Chloride Hexahydrate; Mag Chlor; E511; Magnesium Chloride (MgCl2) 6-Hydrate; Magnesium Chloride Flakes
EINECS	232-094-6

Quality Control

Our Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system. Products are available in various grades, including Technical, Food (FCC), and Pharmaceutical grades, to meet diverse application needs. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure compliance with relevant specifications. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting purity, assay, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in its original, sealed packaging until use to prevent caking and degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or colorless crystals/flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (MgCl₂·6H₂O)	≥ 98.0 %
pH (5% solution)	4.5 - 7.0
Water Insoluble Matter	≤ 0.05 %
Sulfate (SO₄)	≤ 0.01 %
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Loss on Drying	51.0 - 53.0 %

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.