MAGNESIUM SILICATE

CHARACTERISTICS

• Magnesium silicate exist in White fine powder

SOLUBILITY

• Soluble in water and alcohol

EFFECTS

• Can prove to be poisonous in edible form

SOURCE

• Obtained by mixing magnesium salt and soluble silicate

GRADES

• F- C-C and  Technical grades are available.

PRECAUTION

• Prohibited to use in food more than 2%

Magnesium silicate uses

• Filling agent in rubber making, ceramics, glass making, paper making, filter medium, refining the fats and oils, anti-caking agent.