Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Odour | Odorless |
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] | 200 °C | Solubility in water [% weight] | Slightly soluble in water |
Colour | White powder | Density [g/cm3] | 1.028 |
Appearance | Fine white or almost fine white powder |
Assay (as Mg; on anhydrous basis) | 3.8 – 5% |
Loss on drying (at 105°C) | Max 6% |
Heavy metal (as Pb) | Max 0.002% |
Zinc stearate | Max 0.5% |
Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.02% |
Sulphate (SO4) | Max 0.3% |
Acid number of precipitated fatty acid | 195 – 210 |
Acidity or alkalinity | Max 1.0 ml N% |