Magnesium sulphate heptahydrate

Magnesium sulphate heptahydrate

Epsom salt; Magnesium sulphate, heptahydrate; Bitter salt

CAS 10034-99-8

Chemical Formula MgSO₄•7H₂O

Molecular Weight 246.47 g/mol

Magnesium sulphate heptahydrate is a white crystalline substance commonly known as Epsom salt. It is widely used in agriculture as a magnesium fertilizer, in the food and pharmaceutical industries, and in bath salts for muscle relaxation. It also plays a role in textile processing, tanning, and as a drying agent in various industries.

Industrial Uses

1. Agrochemicals

  • Fertilizer (Magnesium source): Supplies essential magnesium and sulfur to crops, improving chlorophyll production and enhancing photosynthesis.
  • Soil conditioner: Corrects magnesium deficiency in soils, promoting healthy plant growth and higher yields.
  • Foliar spray additive: Applied directly to leaves to treat magnesium deficiency rapidly, especially in citrus, tomatoes, and peppers.

2. Pharmaceuticals 

  • Laxative: Draws water into the intestines, promoting bowel movements and relieving occasional constipation.
  • Electrolyte replenisher: Used in intravenous solutions to treat hypomagnesemia (magnesium deficiency in the blood).
  • Anti-convulsant & tocolytic: In emergency medicine, used to prevent seizures in eclampsia and to delay preterm labor in pregnant women.

3. Food & Healthcare Ingredients

  • Food additive: Used as a firming agent, flavor enhancer, and magnesium fortifier in foods and beverages.
  • Brewing aid: Adjusts water hardness and mineral balance to influence fermentation and flavor in brewing.

4. Personal Care 

  • Bath salt (Epsom salt): Relieves muscle soreness, reduces inflammation, and promotes relaxation when added to bath water.
  • Skin exfoliant: Used in scrubs and masks to gently exfoliate dead skin cells and cleanse pores.
  • Hair volumizer: Included in some hair products to add volume and remove excess oil from the scalp.

5. Animal Healthcare 

  • Nutritional supplement: Provides magnesium in animal feed formulations to support metabolism, nerve function, and muscle health.
  • Calming agent in livestock: Helps reduce stress and improves reproductive efficiency in animals.

6. Water Treatment 

  • Coagulant aid: Used in combination with lime or alum to improve the coagulation process in water treatment plants.
  • Magnesium source for bio-remediation: Enhances microbial activity for treating industrial wastewater by providing essential magnesium.

7.  Performance Chemicals

  • Catalyst support or reagent: Used in chemical processes where magnesium ions are required for catalysis or reaction control.
  • Desiccant in some industrial drying processes: Absorbs moisture in controlled drying or preservation systems, though less common than the anhydrous form.

Specifications

Assay ≥ 98–99.5% (as MgSO₄·7H₂O, depending on grade: IP/BP/USP/Tech)
Appearance White crystalline powder or colorless crystals
Odor Odorless
Boiling Point Decomposes before boiling
Melting Point ~150 °C (loss of water of crystallization)
Density 1.68 g/cm³
Solubility Soluble in water (71 g/100 mL at 20 °C); insoluble in ethanol
Viscosity Not applicable (solid)
Flash Point Not applicable (non-flammable)

FAQs

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3. What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for Magnesium sulphate heptahydrate?
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4. How can I ensure the quality of Magnesium sulphate heptahydrate supplied by Multichem?
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