MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE IP / BP / USP

Grades: IP / BP / USP

Specifications of magnesium trisilicate:

Description of magnesium trisilicate:

Fine white powder, free from grittiness odorless, slightly hygroscopic
  • Solubility : Practically insoluble in water and in ethanol 95 %
  • Alkalinity: Complies as I.P./B.P./U.S.P.
  • Arsenic : Not more than 4 ppm
  • Heavy Metals : Not more than 40 ppm
  • Chloride : Note more than 500 ppm
  • Sulphate : Not more than 0.5% ppm
  • Acid absorption: Not less than 100 ml. of 0.1m Hydrochloric acid required to neutralize 1.0 gm.
  • Water soluble salts: Not more than 30 mg per Gm.
  • Loss on Ignition : Not less than 17.0% & not more than 34.0%
  • Magnesium oxide : Not less than 29.0%
  • Silicone Dioxide : Not less than 65.0

MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE IP

CAS No. : 14987-04-3
Molecular Formula : Mg2Si3O8,xH2O
Category : Antacid
Storage Condition : Store protected from moisture

MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE BP

CAS No. : 14987-04-3
Molecular Formula : Mg2Si3O8,xH2O
Source : BP-2013

MAGNESIUM TRISILICATE USP

CAS No. : 14987-04-3
Molecular Formula : Mg2Si3O8,xH2O
Molecular Weight : 260.86 gm/mol
Storage Condition : Preserve in tight container
Source : USP-34, Page No. 337