Description

Magnesium Chloride Dihydrate is an essential inorganic salt widely used across multiple industries for its versatile chemical properties. This compound is particularly valued for its role as a reliable source of magnesium ions, a crucial element in numerous biochemical and industrial processes. Key industrial buyers in the pharmaceutical, food & beverage, chemical manufacturing, and wastewater treatment sectors rely on its consistent quality for critical applications.

Application

• Pharmaceutical & Nutraceutical Manufacturing: Used as a magnesium supplement in tablet and capsule formulations, and as an electrolyte replenisher in intravenous solutions.
• Food Industry (FCC Grade): Serves as a firming agent, flavor enhancer, and a vital mineral nutrient in food fortification and dietary supplements.
• Chemical Synthesis & Catalysis: Acts as a precursor for other magnesium compounds and as a catalyst or reagent in various organic and inorganic synthesis processes.
• Dust Control & Road Stabilization: Applied as a highly effective hygroscopic agent for suppressing dust on unpaved roads and stabilizing soil.
• Water Treatment: Utilized in wastewater treatment for phosphate removal and as a coagulation aid.
• Industrial Processes: Employed in textiles, paper manufacturing, ceramics, and as a fireproofing agent for construction materials.
• Agriculture & Animal Feed: Functions as a magnesium fertilizer to correct soil deficiencies and as a nutritional additive in animal feed.
• Laboratory & Research: Used as a standard and reagent in analytical chemistry and life science research.

Basic Information

Product Name	Magnesium Chloride Dihydrate
CAS No.	19098-17-0
Molecular Formula	MgCl₂·2H₂O
Molecular Weight	203.30 g/mol
Synonyms	Magnesium dichloride dihydrate; Magnesium chloride hydrate; Magnesium(II) chloride dihydrate; Bischofite (mineral form); Magnesium chloride 2-hydrate; MgCl2.2H2O; E511 (food additive code)
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Magnesium Chloride Dihydrate is manufactured under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. Production adheres to relevant industry standards, including Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) for food-grade material and current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) where applicable. Every lot is supported by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, assay, and impurity profiles. We are committed to meeting specific customer requirements for pharmaceutical (USP/EP), industrial, and technical grades.

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 a dry environment to prevent caking and degradation. Keep away from incompatible materials such as strong acids and strong bases.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or off-white crystalline powder/flakes
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (MgCl₂·2H₂O)	≥ 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	Contact for details

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