Magnesium Sulfate Heptahydrate USP Granular
Jost Code: 2589
Synonyms: Epsom salt
Product specifications, SDSs and certifications are available under Additional Information.
Chemical Formula
MgSO4·7>H2O
CAS Number
10034-99-8
Molecular Weight
246.48
Use
Nutrient; Dietary Ingredient; Pharmaceutical
Description
White granules
Containers
50 kg. / 110 lb. fiber drums; 25 kilogram packs EU only
Storage
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.
Not intended for use in preparing Parenteral Dosage Forms
Revision Date
03/27/2013
ID Test A
Pass
ID Test B
Pass
Assay
99.0 - 100.5%
LOI
40.0 – 52.0%
pH (5%)
5.0 – 9.2
Chloride
0.014% maximum
Iron
0.002% maximum
Heavy Metals
0.001% maximum
Selenium
30 ppm maximum
Microbial Test Results
Aerobic Plate Count
1000 cfu / gram maximum
Yeast and Mold Count
100 cfu / gram maximum
Total Coliforms
Negative
MAGNESIUM CONTENT (Approximate)
9.76 – 9.91%
(As-Is)
