Test |
Specification...BP |
Characters |
It occurs as a colorless crystal, hygroscopic |
Identification
Test (A)
Test (B)
Test (C) |
(a)Test for water
(b)Gives the reaction of chlorides
(c)Gives the reaction of magnesium |
Solubility |
Very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol(96%) |
Appearance of solution |
Solution is clear and colorless |
Acidity or alkalinity |
Specified Test. |
Bromides |
Not more than 500 ppm |
Sulfates |
Not more than 100 ppm |
Arsenic |
Not more than 2 ppm |
Calcium |
Not more than 0.1% |
Heavy Metals |
Not more than 10 ppm |
Iron |
Not more than 10 ppm |
Water |
51% to 55% determined on 50mg |
Assay |
Not less than 98.0% and not more than 101.0% of MgCl2.6H2O |
Test |
Specification...IP |
Appearance |
It occurs as colorless crystals and is hygroscopic. |
Identification
Test (A)
Test (B) |
(a)It gives the reaction of chlorides
(b)It gives the reaction of magnesium salts |
Solubility |
Very soluble in water, freely soluble in alcohol |
Appearance of solution |
The solution is clear and colorless |
Acidity or alkalinity |
Passes test |
Arsenic |
Maximum 2ppm |
Heavy metals |
Maximum 20ppm |
Iron |
Maximum 10ppm |
Calcium |
Maximum 0.1% |
Sulphates |
Maximum 100ppm |
Assay |
Not less than 98% and not more than 101% |
Test |
Specification...FCC |
Appearance |
It occurs as colorless or white, flakes or crystals. |
Identification
Test(A) |
(a)A 1:10 aqueous solution gives positive tests for Magnesium and for Chloride. |
Solubility |
It is very soluble in water, and freely soluble in alcohol. |
Ammonium |
Not more than 0.005% |
Lead |
Not more than 4mg/kg |
Sulfate |
Not more than 0.03% |
Assay |
Not less than 99.0% and not more than 105.0% of MgCl2.6H2O |
Test |
Specification...USP |
Characters |
It occurs as a colorless or white odorless, deliquescent flakes or crystals, which lose water when heated to 100° and lose hydrochloric acid when heated to 110° |
Identification
Test(A) |
(a)A solution responds to the test for magnesium and for chloride |
Solubility |
Very soluble in water; freely soluble in alcohol. |
Appearance of solution |
The solution is clear and colorless |
pH |
Between 4.5 and 7.0 |
Insoluble matter |
Not more than 0.005% |
Sulfate |
Not more than 0.005% |
Barium |
Specified test. No turbidity is produced within 2 hr. |
Calcium |
Not more than 0.01% |
Potassium |
Specified test. No turbidity is produced within 5 min. |
Heavy metals |
Not more than 10 ppm |
Residual solvents |
Meets the requirements |
Assay |
Not less than 98.0% and not more than 101.0% |
Test |
Specification...ACS |
Insoluble matter |
Not more than 0.005% |
Nitrate (NO3) |
Not more than 0.001% |
Phosphate (PO4) |
Not more than 5 ppm |
Sulfate (SO4) |
Not more than 0.002% |
Ammonium (NH4) |
Not more than 0.002% |
Barium (Ba) |
Not more than 0.005% |
Calcium (Ca) |
Not more than 0.01% |
Manganese (Mn) |
Not more than 5 ppm |
Potassium (K) |
Not more than 0.005% |
Sodium (Na) |
Not more than 0.005% |
Strontium (Sr) |
Not more than 0.005% |
Heavy metals (as Pb) |
Not more than 5 ppm |
Iron (Fe) |
Not more than 5 ppm |
Assay |
Not less than 99.0% and not more than 102.0% of MgCl2.6H2O |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
GLP, cGMP (FDA) Approved, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 17025, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, FSSAI, Halal and Kosher certified.
We observe WHO Good manufacturing practice and Good laboratory practice.
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