Appearance
White to slightly yellow granular powder
Function
Magnesium citrate is a chemical agent used medicinally as a saline laxative and to empty the bowel prior to a surgery or colonoscopy. It is available without a prescription, both as a generic brand or under the brand name Citromag or Citroma. It is also used as a magnesium supplement in pills.
Synonyms
Magnesium Citrate 95% ST 5% GR; Unimag MCI20; Magnesium 3-carboxy-3-hydroxypentanedioate; CitricAcid, MagnesiumSalt
Storage
Store in cool, dry conditions in tightly sealed containers.
Packages
- 50 kg. Fiber Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Pharmaceutical
Product Class
- Nutritional supplements
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NON REGULATED CHEMICALS NOI CLASS 55
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: 155.2 øC
- Melting Point: N/A
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 214.41 g/mol