Magnesium Carbonate Light/Heavy IP
CAS No. : 546-93-0Molecular Formula : MgCO3Category : Antacid; Osmotic laxativeStorage Condition : Store protected from moistureSource : IP-2010 Vol-2, Page No.1620
Grades: I.P./B.P./U.S.P.
Application:
It is used as an antacid and laxative, and as a binding agent and filler for tablet preparations. Magnesium Carbonate MgCo3 is starting material for manufacturing Magnesium Oxide, MgO.
Specifications:
Test Parameters |
Specification / Limits |
| Bulk Density | Light Magnesium Carbonate - 15 Gms. Occupies about a 100 ml. ( Lighter material than specified is also available) Heavy Magnesium Carbonate - 15 Gms. Occupies about a 60 ml. ( Heavier material than specified is also available) |
| Description | Very light, odorless white powder |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in water dissolves in dilute acids with strong effervescence. |
| Standards | Light Magnesium Carbonate contains the equivalent of not less than 40% and not more than 45.0% of Magnesium Oxide |
| Arsenic | Not more than 2 ppm |
| Heavy Metals | Not more than 20 ppm |
| Chloride | Not more than 0.1% |
| Sulphate | Not more than 0.3% |
| Calcium | Not more than 0.75% |
| Copper | Nil, complies test |
| Iron | Not more than 200 ppm |
| Soluble substance | Not more than 1.0% |
| Substance insoluble in acetic acid | Not more than 0.05 |
Magnesium Carbonate Light/Heavy BP
CAS No. : 546-93-0Molecular Formula : MgCO3Molecular Weight : 84.31 gm/mol Source : BP-2013
Grades: I.P./B.P./U.S.P.
Application:
It is used as an antacid and laxative, and as a binding agent and filler for tablet preparations. Magnesium Carbonate MgCo3 is starting material for manufacturing Magnesium Oxide, MgO.
Specifications:
Test Parameters |
Specification / Limits |
| Bulk Density | Light Magnesium Carbonate - 15 Gms. Occupies about a 100 ml. ( Lighter material than specified is also available) Heavy Magnesium Carbonate - 15 Gms. Occupies about a 60 ml. ( Heavier material than specified is also available) |
| Description | Very light, odorless white powder |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in water dissolves in dilute acids with strong effervescence. |
| Standards | Light Magnesium Carbonate contains the equivalent of not less than 40% and not more than 45.0% of Magnesium Oxide |
| Arsenic | Not more than 2 ppm |
| Heavy Metals | Not more than 20 ppm |
| Chloride | Not more than 0.1% |
| Sulphate | Not more than 0.3% |
| Calcium | Not more than 0.75% |
| Copper | Nil, complies test |
| Iron | Not more than 200 ppm |
| Soluble substance | Not more than 1.0% |
| Substance insoluble in acetic acid | Not more than 0.05 |