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7757-86-0 [2 records]

Record 1 2011-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Plastic Materials
  • Food Industries
  • Medication
Universal entry(ies)
MgHPO4•3H2O
formula, see observation
7757-86-0
CAS number
DEF

A chemical product which appears under the form of a white, crystalline powder, which is derived by the action of orthophosphoric acid on magnesium oxide, and which is used as a stabilizer for plastics, as a food additive and as a laxative.

OBS

Chemical formula: MgHPO4.3H2O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Matières plastiques
  • Industrie de l'alimentation
  • Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
MgHPO4•3H2O
formula, see observation
7757-86-0
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : MgHPO4.3H2O

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Materiales plásticos
  • Industria alimentaria
  • Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
MgHPO4•3H2O
formula, see observation
7757-86-0
CAS number
OBS

Se utiliza el subíndice para las cifras (4, 2) dentro de la fórmula química.

OBS

Fórmula química: MgHPO4•3H2O

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Record 2 2011-06-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
Universal entry(ies)
Mg3(PO4)2•8H2O
formula, see observation
7757-86-0
CAS number
OBS

Properties: Soft, bulky, white powder; odorless and tasteless ... Derivation: Reaction of magnesium oxide and phosphoric acid at high temperatures ... Use: Dentifrice polishing agent, pharmaceutical antacid, adsorbent, stabilizer for plastics, food additive and dietary supplement.

OBS

Chemical formula: Mg3(PO4)2•8H2O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Mg3(PO4)2•8H2O
formula, see observation
7757-86-0
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : Mg3(PO4)2•8H2O

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fabricación de plásticos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Mg3(PO4)2•8H2O
formula, see observation
7757-86-0
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química : Mg3(PO4)2•8H2O

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