| Magnesium Citrate can be used as a dietary supplement and as a nutrient. This product is known to be used in pharmaceuticals. Magnesium plays a vital role in regulating the neuromuscular activity of the heart, converts blood sugar to energy and is necessary for proper calcium and Vitamin C metabolism. |
| Chemical Data |
| Chemical Formula |
Mg3(C6H5O7)2·xH2O |
Mg3(C6H5O7)2·11H2O |
Mg3(C6H5O7)2·11H2O |
| CAS No |
3344-18-1 |
| Molecular Weight |
451.13 (Anhydrous) |
| Use |
Nutrient; Dietary Supplement; Pharmaceuticals |
| Description |
Fine, white powder/ granular |
| Containers |
25 kg / 50 lb. box/bag/drums; 500 kilogram bag |
| Storage |
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers. |
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| Chemical Specifications |
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USP/NF |
Undecahydrate |
Anhydrous USP |
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Powder
Code10301 |
Granular
Code10302 |
Granular
Code10303 |
Powder
Code10304 |
Granular
Code10305 |
| Assay (as Mg) on dried basis |
14.5 - 16.4% |
10.91 - 11.57% |
14.5 - 16.4% |
| Heavy Metals (as Pb) |
50 ppm max |
10 ppm max |
50 ppm max |
| LOD |
29% max |
28.0 - 32.0% |
29% max |
| Identification |
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| Test A |
To Pass Test |
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To Pass Test |
| Test B |
To Pass Test |
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To Pass Test |
| PH |
5.0 - 9.0 |
6.0 - 8.5 |
5.0 - 9.0 |
| Chlorides |
0.05% max |
10.0-14.0% |
0.05% max |
| Sulfates |
0.2% max |
0.2% max |
0.2% max |
| Arsenic |
3 ppm max |
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3 ppm max |
| Iron |
200 ppm max |
100 ppm max |
100 ppm max |
| Calcium |
1.0% max |
0.2% max |
0.15% max |
| OVI |
Conforms to USP requirements |
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Conforms to USP requirements |
| Oxalic Acid |
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300 ppm max |
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| Solution Color |
--- |
Pass |
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| Lead |
0.2 ppm max |
5 ppm max |
0.2 ppm max |
Magnesium Content
As-Is |
11.2 - 12.0 % |
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| Bulk density |
According to Customer Requirements |
| Particle Size |
According to Customer Requirements |
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| Microbial limits |
Total Plate Count NMT 1000cfu/g E. Coli Negative
Total Molds And Yeasts NMT 300cfu/g Salmonella Negative
Total Coliform Count NMT 10cfu/g Staphylococcus Aureus Negative
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