Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate is available as white crystals.

COMMERCIAL INFORMATION

Magnesium acetate tetranydrate is available in FCC and Technical Pure grade.

Specification

Grade                                                            F.C.C.                        Technical Pure

Assay                                                      98.0%-102.0%                98.0%-102.0%

Insoluble Matter%≤                                        0.1                                     0.1

Chloride(CI) %≤                                             0.01                                 0.05

Sulfate(SO₄) %≤                                            0.03                                 0.05

Calcium(Ca) %≤                                            0.05                                 0.1

Heavy Metal(as Pb) %≤                                 0.0005                             0.001

Arsenic(As)%≤                                             0.0003

Both grades conform to:U.S.Food Chemicals Codex5

                                            On request: Technical Pure

Methods of analysis

Details of test methods can be supplied on request.

Packing

Magnesium acetate tetranydrate is supplied in 25kg polyethylene lined paper bags.

Storage and handling

The product should be stored and handled in its original packaging or in a suitable sealed container and kept in a clean and dry place. Storage conditions should preferably be a sheltered environment with limited temperature variations and low humidity levels. Direct contact of the package with water or any other liquid is likely to cause the product to cake. Pallets should not be stacked. Under normal conditions, the use of this product does not cause any undue health hazard. Precautions should be taken to prevent eye-and prolonged or repeated skin contact with the solid product or its solutions.

First aid

Eye contact: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

Skin contact: Wash with water. Remove contaminated clothing, which should be washed before re-use. Ingestion:

Wash out mouth with water. Obtain medical attention.

Fire hazard

Magnesium acetate tetranydrate is not readily combustible.

Application

Magnesium acetate tetranydrate can be used in the dyeing of ceramic tiles and textile, as a catalyst in polyester film production, in cigarette paper manufacture, in resins and in off-set printing. Pharmaceutical grade Magnesium Acetate can be used in dialysis solutions.

PROPERTIES

Physical properties

Molecular mass                                                                                 214.46

Flash point                                                               ℃                     >250

Solubility in water: at  0℃                                     g/100ml                 32.6

Solubility in water: at  30℃                                   g/100ml                 39.4

Physiological properties

The solid or solutions may cause irritation to the eyes. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may

Cause slight irritation. Exposure to the dust at high concentrations or ingestion may cause irritation to the nose, throat, and upper respiratory tract.

LIABILITY

Information contained in this publication is accurate to the best of the knowledge of Wuxi Yangshan Biochemical Co., Ltd. The company does not accept any liability whatsoever, except as otherwise

Provided by law, in respect of the use of this information nor in respect of the use, application,

Adaptation or processing of any product(s) described herein.

CERTIFICATION

Wuxi Yangshan Biochemical Co., Ltd. has an ongoing quality system and is certified according to ISO 9001:2000