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MAGNESIUM HYDROXIDE [3 records]

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Record 1 2011-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies)
Mg(OH)2
formula, see observation
H2MgO2
formula, see observation
1309-42-8
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a noncombustible, white, odourless powder, is soluble in solution of ammonium salts and dilute acids, almost insoluble in water and alcohol, occurs naturally as brucite, is prepared by the hydration of magnesium oxide, and is used as an intermediate for obtaining magnesium metal, in sugar refining, in medicine (antacid, laxative), sulfite pulp, uranium processing, dentifrices, as a residual fuel oil additive, in foods as a drying agent, colour retention agent, in cheese, canned foods and frozen desserts.

OBS

Its aqueous solution is called milk of magnesia.

OBS

Also known under a variety of commercial designations, among which: Marinco H; Marinco H 1241; Mint-L-Mag, S/G 84.

OBS

Chemical formula: Mg(OH)2 or H2MgO2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Mg(OH)2
formula, see observation
H2MgO2
formula, see observation
1309-42-8
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'une poudre blanche, inodore, que l'on utilise principalement en médecine (antiacide, laxatif) et dans l'industrie alimentaire, en conserverie et en fromagerie, où il est utilisé comme siccatif et adjuvant de la couleur.

OBS

Sa solution aqueuse est le lait de magnésie.

OBS

Formule chimique : Mg(OH)2 ou H2MgO2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Farmacología
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Mg(OH)2
formula, see observation
H2MgO2
formula, see observation
1309-42-8
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: Mg(OH)2 o H2MgO2

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Record 2 2009-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
169314-88-9
CAS number

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
169314-88-9
CAS number

Spanish

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Record 3 2003-07-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Wastewater Treatment
  • Pharmacodynamics
CONT

Designed for water treatment applications including acid neutralization and heavy metal precipitation and stabilization in sludge, FloMag magnesium hydroxide powder (MHP) is a fine white powder processed from magnesium-rich brine. It can be added directly to the water or sludge as a powder or as slurry.

CONT

Magnesium hydroxide powder. A finely divided, white, free flowing amorphous powder used in milk of magnesia, as well as in combination with aluminum hydroxides for antacid preparations.

OBS

MHP: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Traitement des eaux usées
  • Pharmacodynamie

Spanish

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