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Magnesium Citrate, is a magnesium preparation in salt form with citric acid in a 1:1 ratio (1 magnesium atom per citrate molecule). The name "magnesium citrate" is ambiguous and sometimes may refer to other salts such as trimagnesium citrate which has a magnesium:citrate ratio of 3:2.

Specifiaction

Appearance             White or almost white fine powder

Solubility                     Sparingly soluble in water, practically insoluble in ethanol (96 percent)

Identification            A: It gives the reaction of citrates

                           B:It gives the reaction of magnesium

Content (dried substance), % 14.50 ~ 16.40

PH Value                    5.0 ~ 9.0

Chloride, %            ≤0.05

Sulfates, %            ≤0.20

Arsenic (As), ppm    ≤3

Calcium (Ca), %    ≤1.00

Iron (Fe), ppm            ≤200

Heavy metals, ppm    ≤50

Loss on drying, %    ≤2.00 (135℃ for 16h)

Uses

Magnesium citrate is used medicinally as a saline laxative and to completely empty the bowel prior to a major surgery or colonoscopy. It is available without a prescription, both as a generic and under various brand names including Citromag and Citroma. It is also used in the pill form as a magnesium dietary supplement. It contains 11.23% magnesium by weight. Compared to trimagnesium citrate, it is much more water-soluble, less alkaline, and contains less magnesium.

Packing & storage 

25 kg/bag

Stored in dry and ventilation place, far from heat and water