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Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate

EMPROVE® EXPERT, Ph. Eur., BP, JP, USP

Pharma Manufacturing

Synonym(s):

bitter salt, epsom salt, sulfuric acid magnesium salt heptahydrate, Epsom salts

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
MgSO4 · 7H2O
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
246.47
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352302
EC Index Number:
231-298-2

Agency

BP
JP
Ph. Eur.
USP

Quality Level

vapor density

<0.01 (vs air)

vapor pressure

<0.1 mmHg ( 20 °C)

description

EMPROVE® EXPERT Ph Eur,BP,JP,USP

product line

EMPROVE® EXPERT

form

solid

pH

5.0-8.0 (25 °C, 50 g/L in H2O)

solubility

710 g/L

density

1.68 g/cm3 at 20 °C

application(s)

liquid formulation
pharma/biopharma processes
pharmaceutical
solid formulation

storage temp.

2-30°C

SMILES string

O.O.O.O.O.O.O.[Mg++].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O

InChI

1S/Mg.H2O4S.7H2O/c;1-5(2,3)4;;;;;;;/h;(H2,1,2,3,4);7*1H2/q+2;;;;;;;;/p-2

InChI key

WRUGWIBCXHJTDG-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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General description

Finding the right excipient that matches your needs as well as regulatory demands can be a complicated challenge in formulation. With our application know-how and regulatory expertise, we support you in every step of development, scale-up, and production.
As part of our Emprove® Program, our raw materials are offered with extensive documentation facilitating compliance of your pharma and biopharma product, full supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.

Application

Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate is a mineral salt with broad application in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food and beverage, and many more.
Due to its low microbial and endotoxin limits, Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate Emprove® Expert is especially suitable for high-risk applications.

Legal Information

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

Storage Class Code

13 - Non Combustible Solids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable


Regulatory Listings

Regulatory Listings are mainly provided for chemical products. Only limited information can be provided here for non-chemical products. No entry means none of the components are listed. It is the user’s obligation to ensure the safe and legal use of the product.

JAN Code

1371821000BWT:
1371820000:
CO1E1371821000:
1371829012BWT:
CO1E1371829026:
1371829026BWT:
1371829501:
CO1E1371829012:
1371821000:
1371829012:
1371829026:
1371829990:
1371820001:
1371829999:


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