Magnesium chloride hexahydrate, crystals USP, Ph. Eur., BP, JPC, FCC (GMP)
Supplier: Macco Organiques S.R.O
Synonyms:
Magnesium dichloride
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 |
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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