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Revision as of 06:46, 1 May 2016
Description
A hygroscopic, white, water-soluble powder that is formed by the action of Acetic acid on Magnesium carbonate. Magnesium acetate has been used as either an aqueous and alcoholic based neutralizing/alkalizing agent in paper treatments although it has the potential for adversely affecting Lead and Silver components (Paper Catalog). Magnesium acetate is used industrially as a dye fixative in textile printing and as a Disinfectant.
Synonyms and Related Terms
Cromosan
Other Properties
Soluble in water and ethanol.
| Composition | Mg(C2H3O2)2-4H2O |
|---|---|
| CAS | 142-72-3 |
| Melting Point | 80 |
| Density | 1.45 |
| Molecular Weight | mol. wt. = 142.4 |
Hazards and Safety
Contact may cause irritation.
Mallinckrodt Baker: MSDS
Additional Information
Paper Catalog, Book and Paper Group, AIC, 19
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Richard S. Lewis, Hawley's Condensed Chemical Dictionary, Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 10th ed., 1993
- Jack Odgen, Jewellery of the Ancient World, Rizzoli International Publications Inc., New York City, 1982
- Book and Paper Group, Paper Conservation Catalog, AIC, 1984, 1989
- Van Nostrand's Scientific Encyclopedia, Douglas M. Considine (ed.), Van Nostrand Reinhold, New York, 1976
- The Merck Index, Martha Windholz (ed.), Merck Research Labs, Rahway NJ, 10th edition, 1983 Comment: entry 5688