Application:

Used as an Antacid Raw material in a specific antacid formulations.

MAGALDRATE IP

CAS  No.:74978-16-8
Molecular Formula:Al5Mg10(OH)31(SO4)2, xH2O
Molecular Weight :1097.40 gm/mol
Category:Antacid
Storage Condition:Store protected from moisture
Source:IP-2010 Vol-2, Page No.1617


MAGALDRATE USP

CAS  No.:74978-16-8
Molecular Formula:Al5Mg10(OH)31(SO4)2.xH2O
Molecular Weight :1097.38 gm/mol
Storage Condition:Preserve in well-closed container
Source:USP-34, Page No. 3355


MAGALDRATE BP

CAS  No.:74978-16-8
Molecular Formula:Al5Mg10(OH)31(SO4)2
Molecular Weight :1097.00 gm/mol
Source:BP-2013

Sr. No.Test ParametersLimit
1DescriptionWhite or almost white crystalline powder.
2SolubilityPractically insoluble in water and in alcohol, soluble in dilute mineral acids.
3Identification: (A)
(B)
(C)
White crystalline precipitate is produced which does not dissolve in dilute ammonia solution.
It gives the reaction of aluminum.
It gives the reaction of sulphates.
4Soluble ChlorideNot more than 3.5 %
5Soluble SulphateNot more than 1.9 %
6SulphateBetween 16 % to 21 %
7Al (OH)3
(Dried Basis)
Between 32.1 % to 45.9 %
8Mg(OH)2
(Dried Basis)
Between 49.2 % to 66.6 %
9Sodium (By AAS)Not more than 0.10 %
10Heavy MetalsNot more than 30 ppm
11Loss on DryingBetween: 10.0 % to 20.0 % at 200° C
12Assay (Dried Basis)Between 90% to 105% of Al5Mg10(OH)31(SO4)2