| Used as an additive in certain refractories. It is applied as a non-hazardous alkali in neutralizing acidic wastewater. It is also used in making artificial reefs. It widely used in milk of magnesia antacids and laxatives. Also works as an antiperspirant. Synonyms: Magnesium Hydroxide (8CI), 10A, 10A (hydroxide), 1110F, 200-06H, 2M-C01, 2N, 2N (Magnesium Hydroxide), 3320HT, 5D12, 936A, 96HS, Alcanex NHC 25, Apymag 40S, Apymag 80S, Apymag AOH 820, Aquamag, Aquamag (hydroxide), Asahi Glass 200-06, B 54, Burusaito, Combustrol 500, DG 800, DP 393, DSB 100, Daimushew 6000, Delamin FRA-B 15, Duhor, EP 1, FD 905U, FK 621, Finemag MO, Kisuma, Kyowamag F, M 3C2, Maglux ST, Magnesium Dihydroxide, Magnesium(II) Hydroxide, Magnifin A, Magseeds EP 2A, NF 2000, Nittomagu S, Novadol, Phillips Magnesia Tablets, Phillips Milk of Magnesia Liquid, Polysafe MG 2, Pural MG 100, QM 70, S 40 (hydroxide), S/G 84, SP, SP (hydroxide), SX 30MS CAS No: 1309-42-8 Molecular Formula: Mg(OH)2 Molecular Weight: 58.32 Appearance: White powder Purity: 95% Melting Point: 360C (dec) Solubility: Soluble in dilute acids. Slightly soluble in water. Storage and Stability: May be stored at RT. Air Sensitive. Store under argon. Non-flammable compound. Keep away from Strong acids and anhydrides. |
