Magaldrate
• APPEARANC
White or almost white crystalline powder, odorless.
• CONCENTRATION
It is composed of aluminum and magnesium hydroxides and sulphates. Its composition corresponds approximately to the Al5Mg10(OH)31 (SO4)2, xH2O. It contains not less than 90.0% and not more than 105.0% of Al5Mg10(OH)31 (SO4)2 calculated with reference to the dried substance.
• PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Bulk Density:
0.20 to 0.30 gm/cc (Loose – Light Grade)
0.50 to 0.70 gm/cc (Loose – Heavy Grade)
• CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
As per latest BP, USP standards.
• APPLICATION
Used as an Antacid Raw material in a specific antacid formulations.