Requirements
Description
A White powder.
Identification
a. Magnesium b. Citrate c. Malate
Shall pass the test Shall pass the test Shall pass the test
Solubility (20% w/v at 250C in water)
Freely soluble in water. Complies to the test
pH ( 5% solution)
6.5 - 8.5
Chloride
Max. 0.1%
Sulphate
Max. 3 ppm
Heavy Metals
Max 20 ppm
Loss on Drying (At 1200C for hrs)
10.0% and 15.0%
Assay on Mg ( On dried basis )
14.0% - 15.0%