Magnesium Chloride – Industrial and Food Grade Salt

🧪 CAS Number: 7786-30-3

🌟 Product Description

Magnesium chloride is a colorless or white crystalline, highly hygroscopic salt that dissolves easily in water. It is notable for its moisture-attracting ability, low melting point, and high solubility. It is widely used in food, industrial processes, metallurgy, and environmental applications.

🏭 Applications

🛣️ Snow and ice melting

🍽️ Food additive (firming agent, E511)

🏭 Industrial chemical production

⚗️ Metallurgy and alloy manufacturing

🌊 Water treatment and pH control

📊 Physical & Chemical Properties

Appearance: White or colorless crystals

Odor: Odorless

Molecular Formula: MgCl2

Molecular Weight: 95.21 g/mol

Density (20 °C): ~2.32 g/cm³

Melting Point: ~714 °C

Solubility: Fully soluble in water

⚠️ Storage & Safety

Magnesium chloride is hygroscopic and should be stored in sealed packaging and dry environments. It may cause irritation upon contact with eyes and skin. Proper personal protective equipment should be used.

🔑 Keywords

magnesium chloride, CAS 7786-30-3, food additive, de-icing, industrial salt, water treatment

📛 Other Names

MgCl2, Magnesium Dichloride