Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate

General Information

Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate is opaque, deliquescent granular & lumps. Soluble in water and alcohol, aqueous solution is neutral or slightly alkaline.
Shelf Life: Long life in airtight bags.

Chemical Identification

Chemical Name	Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate
Chemical Formula	MgCl_2.6H2O
Molecular Weight	203.29
CAS No.	7791-18-6

Specification

Parameters	Limits
Physical appearance	White to grey white granules.
Magnesium Chloride (MgCl₂•6H₂O)	98 % min. (MgCl₂ =46% min.)
Calcium Chloride	3.5 % max.
Magnesium sulphate	0.5 % max
Water insoluble.	0.5% max.
pH (10% W/V solution)	8 – 9

Packing

It is supplied in the packing of 25 kg Polypropylene bags, having polyethylene liner in bags. Must be stored in well-ventilated and covered area. Protect against physical damage.

Application

Common uses of magnesium chloride hexahydrate are as given below:

Grinding Millstone industry as an adhesive (binder)
Chemicals desiccant for air drying (as moisture absorbent)
Textile & Polymer Industry (as catalyst of resin finishing)
Fire retardants in material coating & production of non-flammable material
De-icing & removing the ice from roads after snowfall)
Dust Control (as moisture absorbent in mining
Oil & Gas industry / drilling construction sites, roadsides, parks, parking areas, airports etc.

Handling and Safety Instruction

It should be kept away from rain or damp. Isolate from incompatible substances. Use safety goggles and rubber gloves.

General Information

Chemical Identification

Specification

Packing

Application

Handling and Safety Instruction

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