Why Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate FCC, USP GRADE
Buyers requiring strict regulatory compliance select Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate FCC, USP GRADE because it meets the rigorous purity and testing standards dictated by the Food Chemicals Codex (FCC) and the United States Pharmacopeia (USP). This dual-certified solid chemical supplies the exact verification necessary for highly regulated food, beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturing environments. Featuring an easily identifiable white crystalline hygroscopic powder form, this chemical provides high water solubility and moderate alcohol solubility to facilitate rapid integration into aqueous and alcoholic mixtures. Selecting this verified grade ensures that the MgCl2 · 6H2O (CAS 7791-18-6) aligns precisely with stringent audit requirements regarding trace impurities, heavy metals, and consistent molecular concentration.
Best Applications for This Grade
- Commonly applied in commercial tofu production acting as a traditional coagulant. The FCC certification guarantees the necessary chemical reactions occur to curdle soy milk effectively while adhering to exact safety standards required for human consumption.
- Commonly applied in pharmaceutical manufacturing as a reliable source of magnesium for oral electrolyte replenishment solutions and mineral dietary supplements. The strict USP certification guarantees the chemical achieves the purity thresholds mandated for active or inactive ingredients in medicinal products.
- Commonly applied in commercial brewing and beverage processing for precise water chemistry adjustments. The high water solubility allows brewers to rapidly dissolve the solid powder to modify the chloride-to-sulfate ratio and magnesium ion concentrations under strict food-grade compliance.
- Commonly applied in the formulation of specialized nutritional liquids. The verified compliance with FCC and USP monographs ensures maximum regulatory adherence during the critical manufacturing stages of sensitive products.
When to Choose a Different Grade
- If your operation involves industrial deicing, road dust control, or heavy wastewater treatment, technical grade alternatives provide the exact same base chemistry. Technical materials deliver the necessary performance without the rigorous heavy metal testing and purity validations required for human consumption.
- If your facility requires an industrial catalyst or an additive for fireproofing wood where FCC and USP monographs do not apply, utilizing technical alternatives eliminates the production cost overhead associated with pharmaceutical-level compliance.
- If your manufacturing process demands a completely anhydrous material, an anhydrous magnesium chloride is necessary. This specific product is a hexahydrate, meaning it contains six water molecules per unit of magnesium chloride, making it unsuitable for chemical reactions strictly intolerant to moisture introduction.
| Molecular Weight |
203.30 |
| Formula |
MgCl2 · 6H2O |
| Assay |
99-100.5% |
| Grade |
USP GRADE |
| Form |
Solid |
| Solubility |
Soluble in water |
| Appearance |
White crystalline solid |
| Melting Point |
117 |
| Boiling Point |
1412 |
| Specific Gravity |
1.574 |
| Industry |
Industrial, Construction, Food Processing, Electronics, Pharmaceutical |