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Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate
Formula:
MgCl2·6H2O
GOST/CAS:
CAS 7791-18-6
Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate (Pharmaceutical Grade) is a high-purity crystalline component that serves as a key source of magnesium ions (Mg+} for medical, pharmaceutical, and veterinary applications. The product consists of colorless, hygroscopic crystals that are highly soluble in water. Due to strictly controlled microbial purity and the absence of heavy metal impurities, this component is indispensable in the production of pharmaceuticals, hemodialysis solutions, dietary supplements, and infusion systems.
Applications
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Used as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) or an excipient in the production of tablets, capsules, and powders designed to treat magnesium deficiency. It ensures high bioavailability of the macroelement.
Dialysis and Infusion Solutions: Acts as a critically important component in formulating solutions for hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis, as well as complex saline infusion solutions to maintain electrolyte balance.
Dietary Supplements & Sports Nutrition: Included in the formulations of vitamin-mineral complexes, oral ampoules, and dry mixes aimed at normalizing nervous and cardiovascular system functions, as well as restoring electrolyte balance in athletes.
Cosmeceuticals and Dermatology: Utilized in therapeutic creams, ointments, and balneological products (magnesium baths, salts) for transdermal magnesium replenishment, improving skin barrier function, and relieving muscle tension.
Key Advantages
High Purity Grade (Ph. Eur. / USP): The product strictly complies with international pharmacopoeia standards. Minimal content of impurities (heavy metals, sulfates, arsenic) guarantees the safety of the final dosage forms.
Exceptional Bioavailability: The chloride form of magnesium is easily absorbed by the body via oral, intravenous, or transdermal administration, providing a rapid therapeutic effect.
Stability and Excellent Solubility: Crystals dissolve instantly and completely in water without forming sediment or turbidity, which is critical for sterile liquid dosage forms.
Safety and Hypoallergenicity: The product is non-toxic in therapeutic doses, highly biocompatible, non-irritating to the skin during balneological use, and fully complies with GMP standards.
Storage & Transportation
- Store in dry, cool, and well-ventilated warehouses in tightly sealed original packaging, away from heat sources. The product is highly hygroscopic!
- Recommended storage temperature: from +5°C to +25°C with relative air humidity not exceeding 60%.
- Avoid packaging damage, direct moisture contact, and exposure to sunlight.
- Transportation is permitted by all types of covered transport in compliance with regular freight regulations. The material is not classified as dangerous goods.
- Shelf Life: 2–3 years from the date of manufacture (provided the packaging integrity and hermetic seal are maintained).
Technical Specifications
Appearance
Colorless hygroscopic crystals or white crystalline powder
Molecular Weight
203,30 g/mol
Assay (Main Substance)
≥ 98.0% - 101.0%
Density (at 20°C)
1.57 g/cm
pH (5% Aqueous Solution)
4.5 - 7.0
Water Solubility
1670 g/l
Heavy Metals Content
≤ 0,001%
Supply info
- 25 kg multi-layer paper or polyethylene bags with a hermetic inner liner (optimized for moisture protection).
- Industrial fiber drums or kraft bags on pallets for large wholesale batches supplied to pharmaceutical manufacturing plants.