Product Name: Magnesium Citrate (Anhydrous & Nonahydrate)
Chemical Name: Magnesium Citrate
Synonyms: Citric acid magnesium salt
Molecular Formula:
Anhydrous: C6H5MgO7
Nonahydrate: C6H5MgO7·9H2O
CAS No.:
Anhydrous: 3344-18-1
Nonahydrate: 144-23-0
EINECS No.:
Anhydrous: 222-093-9
Nonahydrate: 205-616-4
E Code (Food Grade): E345
SPECIFICATION
Description | White to off-white powder | White crystalline powder |
Identification | Positive for Magnesium & Citrate | Positive for Magnesium & Citrate |
Assay (as Mg) | 14.5% – 16.4% | 14.5% – 16.4% |
pH (5% solution) | 5.0 – 9.0 | 5.0 – 9.0 |
Heavy Metals | ≤ 10 ppm | ≤ 10 ppm |
Arsenic | ≤ 1 ppm | ≤ 1 ppm |
Lead | ≤ 1 ppm | ≤ 1 ppm |
Oxalate | ≤ 0.3% | ≤ 0.3% |
Chloride | ≤ 0.05% | ≤ 0.05% |
Sulfate | ≤ 0.2% | ≤ 0.2% |
Loss on Drying | ≤ 2.5% | ≤ 29% |
Solubility (5% in water) | Soluble | Soluble |
APPLICATION
Food Grade:
Used as a magnesium supplement in nutritional and dietary applications, effervescent tablets, and beverages.
Industrial Grade:
Used in water treatment, cosmetics, detergents, and buffering agents.
STORAGE & HANDLING
Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area away from moisture and incompatible substances.
Keep container tightly closed.
Use clean equipment and avoid cross-contamination for food-grade handling.
SAFETY & TRANSPORT
Not classified as hazardous for transport (non-dangerous goods).
Handle with standard protective equipment (gloves, dust mask).
Avoid contact with eyes and inhalation of dust.
Complies with GHS safety labeling requirements.