Magnesium Carbonate

ALTERNATIVE NAMES
Magnesite, Carbonic Acid Magnesium Salt, MgCO3.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAS
546-93-0
EC
208-915-9
Food Code
-

Magnesium Carbonate is a white, odorless, inorganic salt available in Food Grade and USP/BP Grade for diverse applications. It is prized for its high-absorbency and free-flowing properties, making it an excellent anti-caking agent in powdered products.

In the pharmaceutical sector, it serves as a reliable antacid and mineral supplement due to its excellent bioavailability. The product is chemically stable and maintains a high level of whiteness, contributing to the aesthetic quality of cosmetic formulations.

The material is also utilized in industrial settings as a smoke suppressant and reinforcing filler in rubber and plastics. Its Technical Grade variants provide high thermal stability, making it useful in high-temperature manufacturing processes.

Magnesium Carbonate

  • [Food Processing]: Functions as an anti-caking agent in table salt and as a drying agent in powdered food mixes.
  • [Pharmaceutical Formulations]: Used as an active ingredient in antacid tablets and as a magnesium source in dietary supplements.
  • [Personal Care Products]: Incorporated into face powders and deodorants for its superior moisture-absorption and matting effects.

Generally recognized as safe (GRAS); however, may cause Respiratory Irritation if dust is inhaled. Wear Dust Masks, Safety Glasses, and Gloves to prevent localized skin dryness.

Available in 25 kg Multi-layer Bags, Fiber Drums, and customized small-format packaging.

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