Magnesium chloride hexahydrate

Agent Name
Magnesium chloride hexahydrate
CAS Number
7791-18-6
Formula
Cl2-Mg.6H2-O
Major Category
Metals
Magnesium chloride hexahydrate formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Chlorure de magnesium hydrate [French]; Magnesium chloride (MgCl2) hydrate (1:6); Magnesium chloride hydrate (MgCl2.6H2O); Magnesium dichloride hexahydrate; Magnesium chloride, hexahydrate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Deliquescent solid; [Merck Index] White odorless crystals; [Great Salt Lake Minerals MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in wood fireproofing, wool carbonizing, and cotton fabric dressing; Also used in disinfectants, magnesia cements, fire extinguishers, floor sweeping compounds, and casein glue; Also used to make parchment paper and artificial leather; Has been used therapeutically as a cathartic and to treat bovine hypomagnesemia; [Merck Index] Used for dust suppression, deicing, and aqua-culture; [Great Salt Lake Minerals MSDS] Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA]
Comments
May cause irritation; [Great Salt Lake Minerals MSDS] See "Magnesium chloride."
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