Magnesium hydroxide, 95-100.5%

Description

Flame Retardant in Plastics, Such As PVC, As It Produces Less Toxic Fumes | CAS: 1309-42-8 | H2MgO2 | 58.32 g/mol

It is employed as an additive in certain refractories. It is applied as a non-hazardous alkali in neutralizing acidic wastewater. It is also used in making artificial reefs. It widely used in milk of magnesia antacids and laxatives. Also works as an antiperspirant.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 1309-42-8
• Molecular Formula: H2MgO2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 58.32
• MDL Number: MFCD00011104
• InChI Key: VTHJTEIRLNZDEV-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: milk of magnesia, magnesium dihydroxide, brucite, magnesium hydroxide suspension, magnesium hydroxide gilumag, magnesiumhydroxid, magnesiumhydroxide, magnesia,, acmc-1bqga, magnesium 2+ hydroxide
• PubChem CID: 73981
• ChEBI: CHEBI:6637
• SMILES: [OH-].[OH-].[Mg++]

• Melting Point: 360°dec
• Color: White
• Physical Form: Powder
• Quantity: 100 g
• Assay Percent Range: 95-100.5%
• Solubility Information: Soluble in dilute acids. Slightly soluble in water.
• IUPAC Name: magnesium;dihydroxide
• Formula Weight: 58.33
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Air Sensitive
• Appearance: White powder
• Density: 2.36
• Chemical Name or Material: Magnesium hydroxide

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H315-H319-H335: Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
EINECSNumber	215-170-3
RTECSNumber	OM3570000
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures; Store under Argon

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only