MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE Extra Pure

Conforms to BP, IP specification

Article No. Grade Purity CAS No. Molecular Formula Molecular Weight H.S. Code Shelf Life
SC1599 Extra Pure 95% 1309-42-8 Mg(OH)2 58.53 2816.1010 60 Months

Packings

1000 g

Physical Properties

Physical state at 20 °C Solid
Colour White powder
Odour Odorless
pH value 9.5 - 10.5
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] 350°C
Density [g/cm3] 2.36
Solubility in water [% weight] Insoluble in water

Specifications

Appearance White powder
Assay (complexometric) 95 - 100.5%
Identity Passes test
Appearance of solution Passes test
Substance soluble in water Max 1%
Substance insoluble in acetic acid Max 0.1%
Chloride (Cl) Max 0.1%
Sulphate (SO4) Max 0.5%
Heavy metal (as Pb) Max 0.003%
Arsenic (As) Max 0.0004%
Calcium (Ca) Max 1.5%
Loss on ignition (at 900°C) 30 - 32.5%
Iron (Fe) Max 0.07%

Safety Information and Hazard Symbols

Exclamation Mark
Symbol GHS07
Signal Word Warning
UN No.
IMCO Class No.
Packing Group
Hazardous Statement H315-H319-H335
Precaution Statement P261-P305 + P351 + P338
Risk Statement
Safety Statement
Revision Date : 06-Aug-2014