Magnesium chloride hexahydrate, crystals USP, Ph. Eur., BP, JPC, FCC (GMP)

Supplier: Macco Organiques S.R.O

Synonyms: Magnesium dichloride

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Magnesium chloride hexahydrate, crystals USP, Ph. Eur., BP, JPC, FCC (GMP)
Magnesium chloride hexahydrate

For excipient use only. Can be used for production of dialysis solutions.


Magnesium chloride hexahydrate is in conformity with the last edition of:
European Pharmacopoeia
US Pharmacopoeia
Japanese Pharmaceutical Codex
British Pharmacopoeia
Food Chemical Codex
Commission regulation (EC) No 629-2008.


No material of animal or human origin is used in the raw materials, in the production and distribution process.
Product is BSE/TSE, GMO, allergen free, suitable for vegan/vegetarian diet.


Certifications: Certificates: GMP according to ICH Q7A, HACCP, ISO 9001:2000, CEP, Kosher including Passover days, HALAL.


Ordering information: Minimum order quantities may apply; contact your VWR representative for more information.

Formula: MgCl₂·6H₂O
MW: 203.3 g/mol
Boiling Pt: 1412 °C (1013 hPa)
Melting Pt: 117 °C
Density: 1.57 g/cm³ (25 °C)
MDL Number: MFCD00149781
CAS Number: 7791-18-6
Merck Index: 13,05684

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Specification Test Results

Identity A) Water (PhEur/BP) Pass Test
Identity B) Chlorides (PhEur/USP/FCC) Pass Test
Identity C) Magnesium (PhEur/BP/USP/FCC/JPC)
Appearance (PhEur/BP) Colorless crystals, hygroscopic
Solubility (PhEur/BP) Very soluble in water, freely soluble in ethanol (96%)
Assay (PhEur/BP/USP/JPC) 98.0-101.0%
Solution clarity (PhEur/BP) Greater than suspension I
Solution color (PhEur/BP) Greater than solution H9
Acidity or alkalinity (PhEur/BP) Corrosponds to test
Bromides (PhEur/BP) 0.05% Max.
Sulfates (PhEur/BP) 0.0001
Aluminium (PhEur/BP/USP) 0.0001% Max.
Arsenic (PhEur/BP) 0.0002% Max.
Calcium (PhEur/BP) 0.1% Max.
Heavy metals (PhEur/BP/USP) 0.001% Max.
Iron (PhEur/BP) 0.001% Max.
Potassium (PhEur/BP) 0.05% Max.
Water content (PhEur/BP) 51.0-55.0%
Sulfates (USP/JPC) 0.005% Max.
Potassium (USP) Corresponds to test
pH Value (1 in 20) (USP) 4.5-7.0
Insoluble matter (USP) 0.005% Max.
Barium (USP/JPC) Corresponds to test
Solubility (FCC) Very soluble in water, freely soluble in alcohol.
Assay (FCC) 99.0-105.0%
Sulfates (FCC) 0.03% Max.
Ammonium (FCC) 0.005% Max.
Lead (FCC) 0.0004% Max.
Solution color (JPC) Clear
Arsenic (JPC) 0.0002% (As2O3)
pH Value (1 in 20) (JPC) 5.0-7.0
Bromides (upon request) 0.002% max.
Particle size greater than 0.800 mm 1-9% (for information only, non-binding)
Particle size 0.800-0.355 mm 70-80% (for information only, non-binding)
Particle size less than 0.355 mm 11-29% (for information only, non-binding)

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