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Magnesium hydroxide, 95-100.5%

Catalog No. AA12367A4
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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.

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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++]

Specifications

Melting Point 360°dec
Color White
Physical Form Powder
Quantity 2.5 kg
Assay Percent Range 95-100.5%
Solubility Information Soluble in dilute acids. Slightly soluble in water.
IUPAC Name magnesium(2+) dihydroxide
Formula Weight 58.33
Odor Odorless
Sensitivity Air Sensitive
Appearance White powder
Density 2.36
Chemical Name or Material Magnesium hydroxide
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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
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RUO – Research Use Only

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