Difference between revisions of "Magnesium chloride"

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magnesium chloride hexahydrate; Magnogene
 
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== Risks ==
  
== Other Properties ==
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Toxic by ingestion.  Skin or eye contact may cause irritation. 
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ThermoFisher: [https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=M33500&productDescription=MAGNESIUM+CHLORIDE+ACS+500G&vendorId=VN00033897&countryCode=US&language=en SDS]
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== Physical and Chemical Properties ==
  
 
Soluble in water and ethanol.  Evolves substantial heat when dissolved in water.  
 
Soluble in water and ethanol.  Evolves substantial heat when dissolved in water.  
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== Hazards and Safety ==
 
 
Toxic by ingestion.  Skin or eye contact may cause irritation. 
 
 
LINK: [http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/ipcsneng/neng0764.html International Chemical Safety Card]
 
  
 
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[[Category:Materials database]]

Revision as of 14:04, 1 September 2020

Description

Soft deliquescent crystals that are water-soluble. In a closed environment, a saturated aqueous solution of magnesium chloride will form an equilibrium at a relative humidity level of about 34% (20C). Magnesium chloride salt is also used for fireproofing wood, treating Cotton and Wool, as well as for the manufacture of Parchment paper.

Synonyms and Related Terms

magnesium chloride hexahydrate; Magnogene

Risks

Toxic by ingestion. Skin or eye contact may cause irritation.

ThermoFisher: SDS

Physical and Chemical Properties

Soluble in water and ethanol. Evolves substantial heat when dissolved in water.

Deliquescent point at 20C is 33.6 % RH (see saturated salt solutions)

Composition MgCl2 or MgCl2-6H2O
CAS 7786-30-3
Melting Point 712
Density 2.32-2.41
Molecular Weight mol. wt. = 95.2
Boiling Point 1412

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