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1.05862

SAFC

Magnesium oxide

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

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Synonym(s):

Magnesium oxide, Magnesia usta

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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

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

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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

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Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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JAN Code

1058629025BWT:
1058629020:
CO1E1058621000:
1058621000:
MX11058621000:
1058629999:
CO1E1058629020:
1058620000:
1058629025:
CO1E1058629025:

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