Physical state at 20 °C | Solid | Odour | Odorless |
pH value | 6 – 7.5 at 0.61 g/l at 25 °C | Solubility in water [% weight] | Partially soluble in water |
Colour | Colorless crystals |
Appearance | Colourless Crystal |
Magnesium content (on dried basis) | 14.5 – 16.4% |
Identification as per USP | Passes test |
pH (50 mg/mL) | 5.0 – 9.0 |
Loss on drying (at 135°C;16 hrs) | Max 29.0% |
Chloride (Cl) | Max 0.05% |
Sulphate (SO4) | Max 0.2% |
Arsenic (As) | Max 0.0003% |
Heavy metal (as Pb) | Max 0.005% |
Iron (Fe) | Max 0.02% |
Calcium (Ca) | Max 1.0% |
Organic volatile impurities (By GC) | To meet the requirment |