A versatile magnesium salt spanning de-icing brines, oxychloride cements, and nutrient supply. It is used for road de-icing and dust control, as the reactive component in magnesium oxychloride (Sorel) cement and wallboard, and as a magnesium source in fertilizers and animal feed.
▸De-icing and dust control: Brine for roads and unpaved surfaces.
▸Oxychloride cement: Reactive salt for Sorel cement and wallboard.
▸Fertilizer and feed: Magnesium source for crops and livestock.
▸Boiler scale control: Used as a scale-control additive.
Physical Properties
Physical Description
Liquid; Water or Solvent Wet Solid; Dry Powder; Other Solid; Dry Powder, Other Solid; Pellets or Large Crystals; Pellets or Large Crystals, Other Solid; Dry Powder, Pellets or Large Crystals
Appearance
Thin white to gray granules and/or flakes
Boiling Point
1,412 °C
Melting Point
712 °C (rapid heating)
Solubility
In methanol, 15.5 g/100 g @ 0 °C, 20.4 g/100 g @ 60 °C; in ethanol, 3.61 g/100 g @ 0 °C, 15.89 g/100 g @ 60 °C
Density
2.3 g/cm³
Refractive Index
INDEX OF REFRACTION: 1.675, 1.59
Safety & Handling
Full SDS available on request
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
HS / Tariff Classification
🌐Harmonized System (HS) Code — 6-digit international heading
2827.31
Chapter 28
Inorganic chemicals; compounds of precious metals and rare-earth metals
Heading 28.27
Internationally harmonized (WCO HS)
Subheading 2827.31
6-digit international code — national tariff line adds further digits
Magnesium chloride (CAS 7786-30-3, MgCl2) is a deliquescent inorganic salt. It is used for road de-icing and dust control, as the reactive component in magnesium oxychloride (Sorel) cement and wallboard, and as a magnesium source in fertilizers and animal feed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the use of magnesium chloride?
Magnesium chloride (CAS 7786-30-3, MgCl2) is used for road de-icing and dust control as a brine, as the reactive component in magnesium oxychloride (Sorel) cement and wallboard, and as a magnesium source in fertilizers and animal feed. It also serves as a boiler scale-control additive.
What is the chemical formula for magnesium chloride?
Magnesium chloride is MgCl2 (CAS 7786-30-3), a deliquescent inorganic salt. It is also available in hydrated forms; confirm the specific hydrate and assay on the product specification.
Is magnesium chloride water soluble?
Yes. Magnesium chloride is a highly water-soluble, deliquescent salt, which is why it is used as a de-icing and dust-control brine. Its hygroscopic nature should be accounted for in storage and handling.
What is the HS code for magnesium chloride?
Magnesium chloride classifies under HS 2827.31 (chlorides of magnesium). Use this code for customs documentation; verify against your jurisdiction's current tariff schedule.
How is bulk magnesium chloride supplied and priced?
It is supplied in bulk for de-icing, construction, fertilizer, feed, and water-treatment applications. Pricing depends on grade, volume, and packaging (bags, totes, or bulk); request a bulk quote with CoA and SDS for current pricing.
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