Products – Anmol Chemicals Private Limited
Magnesium Hydroxide USP
Abstract
Magnesium Hydroxide also known as Milk of Magnesia is an inorganic compound that has milk like appearance. Magnesium Hydroxide is a common component of antacids and laxatives.
Use/Application
Magnesium Hydroxide suspension in water is used as an antacid and as a laxative. It is also used in medicines to alleviate constipation and also to relive indigestion and constipation. In industry it is used to neutralize acidic wastemakers.
Identity
Chemical Name: Magnesium Hydroxide
Mol. Formula: Mg(OH)2
Mol. Weight: 58.32 g/mol
CAS No.: 1309-42-8
General Specifications
| Test | Specification…USP |
| Appearance | White or almost white, fine, amorphous powder |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in water. It dissolves in dilute acids |
| Appearance of solution | The solution is not more intensely colored than the reference solution |
| Microbial enumeration test | Absence of Escherichia Coli |
| Loss on drying | Maximum 2% |
| Loss on ignition | Between 30% and 33% |
| Soluble salts | Passes test |
| Carbonate | Passes test |
| Calcium | Maximum 1.5% |
| Heavy metals | 20 micro-gm per gm |
| Lead | Maximum 0.00015% |
| Organic volatile impurities | Passes test |
| Residual solvents | Passes test |
| Assay | Not less than 95% and not more than 100.5% |
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
We Manufacture Bulk Dugs/API, Excipients, pharmaceuticals (IP/BP/USP/NF/PH. EUR./JP), Speciality Chemicals (Pure/AR/ACS), mineral fortifiers (FCC). our manufacturing facility is GLP, GMP (FDA) approved, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, FSSC 22000, FSSAI, kosher, halal, COPP and WHO-GMP certified.
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