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Magnesium Phosphate Tribasic USP Granular

Jost Code: 2553

Synonyms: Trimagnesium phosphate octahydrate, Trimagnesium Diphosphate octahydrate

Magnesium Phosphate Tribasic USP Granular can be used as a dietary ingredient and as a nutrient. This product is known to be used in pharmaceuticals. Magnesium plays a vital role in regulating the neuromuscular activity of the heart, converts blood sugar to energy and is necessary for proper calcium and Vitamin C metabolism. Product specifications, SDSs and certifications are available under Additional Information.

Chemical Formula
Mg3(PO4)2 · 5H2O
CAS Number
7757-87-1
Molecular Weight
352.9
Use
Nutrient; Dietary Ingredient; Pharmaceuticals
Description
White odorless granules
Mineral Content (For formulation guidance/Not a specification)
Mg (pentahydrate): 20.2% - 20.9%
Containers
110 lb/50 kg fiber drum
Storage
Store in a clean, dry warehouse in the original unopened containers.
Revision Date
07/15/2021
Identification
Test A
Pass
Test B
Pass
LOI
20.0 - 27.0%
Assay
98.0% - 101.5%
Acid Insolubles
0.2% maximum
Soluble Substances
1.5% maximum
Dibasic Salt and MgO
14.8 - 15.4 ml/g
Chloride
0.14% maximum
Sulfate
0.6% maximum
Carbonate
Pass
Nitrate
Pass
Barium
Pass
Calcium
Pass
Particle Size
Mesh Thru 30
100% minimum
Arsenic
3 ppm maximum
Heavy Metals
30 ppm maximum
Lead
5 ppm maximum
Microbial Test Results
Aerobic Plate Count
10³ cfu/g maximum
Yeast and Mold Count
10² cfu/g maximum
Total Coliforms
Negative
E. coli
Negative