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CARBONATE MAGNESIUM [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
MgCO3
formula, see observation
CO3·Mg
formula, see observation
546-93-0
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a white powder or mass, is soluble in acids, very slightly soluble or insoluble in water, insoluble in alcohol, and which is used as an alkali for sour cream, butter, ice cream, cacao products and canned peas, as a drying agent, a colour retention agent, an anticaking agent and a carrier.

OBS

The term "magnesium carbonate" is generally reserved for the synthetic, pure variety. The naturally occurring material is called "magnesite" [q.v.].

OBS

Also known under a large number of commercial designations, among which: C.I. 77713; DCI Light magnesium carbonate; Magmaster; Stan-Mag magnesium carbonate.

OBS

Chemical formula: MgCO3 or CO3·Mg

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
MgCO3
formula, see observation
CO3·Mg
formula, see observation
546-93-0
CAS number
OBS

Poudre ou masse blanche, tirant parfois sur le jaune ou le gris, insoluble dans l'eau et utilisée par l'industrie alimentaire comme siccatif et antimottant.

OBS

Formule chimique : MgCO3 ou CO3·Mg

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
MgCO3
formula, see observation
CO3·Mg
formula, see observation
546-93-0
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: MgCO3 o CO3·Mg

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