What is Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate? Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate (chemical formula MgCl₂·6H₂O) is a crystalline compound commonly used in pharmaceutical, industrial, and chemical applications. It is also known by alternate names such as Magnesium chloride hexahydrate and Magnesium chloride (6H2O). This white, odorless substance is highly valued for its versatility, including its use in medical treatments, as a de-icing agent, and in various manufacturing processes. Shipped from Manchester, UK Facility: Sourced and packaged in non-toxic, chemical-resistant containers, ensuring safe handling and consistent quality for our customers. Frequent Uses De-Icing and Snow MeltingWidely used as a de-icing agent during winter months. It is used on roads, highways, and parking lots to prevent the formation of ice and to melt existing snow. Magnesium chloride is preferred in some regions as it is less corrosive than other de-icing agents like sodium chloride and is more effective at lower temperatures. Water TreatmentUsed in water treatment applications, particularly in the softening of hard water. It helps in removing calcium and other impurities from water by forming insoluble salts that can be easily filtered out. It is also used in some industrial wastewater treatments for flocculation and precipitation processes. Research and Laboratory ApplicationsOften used in laboratories and scientific research, particularly in biochemical and pharmaceutical studies. It serves as a source of magnesium ions for various reactions, such as enzyme activations and in molecular biology experiments. Its high purity makes it ideal for precision-based applications in research. Water Treatment: Used to add Magnesium to Sea Water Animal Feeds: source of magnesium nutrition, catalysers, salts for Sea Aquariums It is a food additive often used in cooking Used in manufacture of some medicines as supplemental source of magnesium Gardening - can be used as an effctive substitute for Epsom Salts Anti Icer/Snow Melter Manufacture of Textiles, Paper and fire proofing agents manufacture of abrasives Dust Suppression MgCl² 46.5% Min 47.2% KCl 0.8% Max 0.73% NaCl 0.9% Max 0.69% MgSO4 0.6% Max 0.28% Fe As Pb. CaCI² Cd F Hg Cas Number: 7791-18-6Einecs Number: 232-094-6HS Code / Commodity Code: 28273100Hazard Phrases: H303
