Description
| CAS | 1309-42-8 |
| Molecular Formula | Mg(OH)2 |
| Molecular Weight | 58.53 |
| Shelf Life | 60 Months |
| Physical Properties | |||
| Physical State at 20 °C | Solid | Colour | White powder |
| Odour | Odorless | pH Value | 9.5 – 10.5 |
| Melting Point/ Freezing Point [°C] | 350°C | Density [g/cm3] | 2.36 |
| Solubility in Water [% weight] | Insoluble in water | ||
| Specifications | |||
| Appearance | White powder | Assay (Complexometric) | 95 – 100.5% |
| Identity | Passes test | Appearance of Solution | Passes test |
| Substance Soluble in Water | Max 1% | Substance Insoluble in Acetic Acid | Max 0.1% |
| Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.1% | Sulphate (So4) | Max 0.5% |
| Heavy Metal (As Pb) | Max 0.003% | Arsenic (As) | Max 0.0004% |
| Calcium (Ca) | Max 1.5% | Loss On Ignition (At 900°C) | 30 – 32.5% |
| Iron (Fe) | Max 0.07% | ||
| Dangerous Goods Information | |||
| UN Number | – | DG Class | – |
| Safety Information & Hazard Symbols | |
| Symbol | GHS07 |
| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statement | H315-H319-H335 |
| Precaution Statement | P261-P305 + P351 + P338 |















