CAS No: 546-93-0 / 13717-00-5
Chemical Name: ---
Molecular Formula: MgCO3
Molecular Weight: 84.32
Chemical Structural:
Magnesium carbonate occurs
in nature as the mineral magnesite and is an important
source of elemental magnesium. It can also be synthesized
artificially by magnesium hydroxide slurry and carbon
dioxide.
Magnesium carbonate can be used in food as acidity regulator,
anticaking agent and colour retention agent. In pharmaceutical,
magnesium carbonate is mainly used as antacid to neutralizes
hyperacidity in the stomach and as a laxative in bowels.
It is effective in the treatment of dermatitis of the
external auditory passage. it is also a valuable antidote
to counteract the effects of phosphorus-poisoning in
the throat.
Standards: BP2004 / USP28
Packing: 25kg / paper bag
Storage: Keep container tightly closed. Keep in a cool,
dry, well-ventilated place.
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