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Magnesium oxide

light extra pure, Ph. Eur., BP, USP, E 530

• Synonym(s): Magnesium oxide, Magnesia usta
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): MgO
• CAS Number: 1309-48-4
• Molecular Weight: 40.30
• MDL number: MFCD00011109
• UNSPSC Code: 12352303
• E Number: E530
• EC Index Number: 215-171-9

Properties

• agency: BP; Ph. Eur.; USP
• Quality Level: 400
• form: solid
• pH: 10.3 (20 °C in H₂O, saturated solution)
• bp: 3600 °C/1000 hPa
• mp: 2800 °C
• density: 3.58 g/cm³ at 25 °C
• application(s): pharma/biopharma processes
• storage temp.: 15-25°C
• InChI: 1S/Mg.O
• InChI key: CPLXHLVBOLITMK-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Description

General description

We offer a range of high quality critical raw materials plus the documentation and expertise to help our customers meet stringent regulatory requirements. Our SAFC^® portfolio of high-quality products withstands strict quality control procedures.

Application

Magnesium oxide can be used as pH adjuster and is suitable for use in pharmaceutical processes.

Legal Information

SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable