Description

Magnesiumsulphate CAS NO 7481-57-4 is an essential inorganic salt widely recognized for its versatility and critical role in numerous industrial and biological processes. Its primary value lies in its ability to act as a highly bioavailable source of magnesium and sulfate ions, fundamental for chemical synthesis, nutrient supplementation, and process control. This compound is indispensable for key sectors including agriculture, pharmaceuticals, food processing, and water treatment, where consistent quality and reliable supply are paramount for operational success.

Application

• Agriculture & Horticulture: A vital component in fertilizers and soil amendments to correct magnesium deficiencies, promoting chlorophyll synthesis and improving crop yield and quality.
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Used in the production of laxatives, electrolyte replenishers, and as a drying agent in the synthesis of various active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Food & Beverage Industry: Employed as a firming agent, flavor enhancer, and nutrient supplement (Epsom salt) in food products, as well as a brewing salt in beer production.
• Industrial Process Chemistry: Serves as a coagulant in the production of textiles, paper, and rayon, and as a catalyst or reagent in various chemical syntheses.
• Water Treatment: Utilized to remove hardness and control scaling in industrial boilers and cooling towers.
• Aquaculture & Animal Feed: An important nutritional additive in feed to ensure proper metabolic function and health in livestock and aquatic species.
• Laboratory & Research: A common reagent for buffer preparation, cell culture media, and analytical chemistry applications.

Basic Information

Product Name	Magnesiumsulphate
CAS No.	7481-57-4
Molecular Formula	MgSO₄
Molecular Weight	120.366 g/mol (anhydrous)
Synonyms	Epsom Salt; Magnesium Sulfate; Bitter Salt; Sulfuric Acid Magnesium Salt; Magnesium Sulphate Heptahydrate; MgSO₄; CAS 10034-99-8 (Heptahydrate)
EINECS	231-298-2

Quality Control

Our Magnesiumsulphate is manufactured under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We offer various grades, including Technical, Food (FCC), and USP/Pharmaceutical grades, each meeting the relevant purity and safety specifications. Comprehensive quality testing is performed, and a Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in original packaging or a suitable moisture-proof container to prevent caking and degradation.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White crystalline powder or granules
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as MgSO₄)	≥ 99.0%
pH (5% solution)	5.0 - 8.0
Loss on Drying	≤ 2.0%
Chloride (Cl)	≤ 0.01%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Iron (Fe)	≤ 20 ppm

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