Magnesium Silicate

Name:
Magnesium Silicate
Detailed information:

M Formula:	3MgSiO3•5H2O (variable)
M Formula:	2MgO:5SiO2
Properties:
Fine, white powder. Insoluble in water or alcohol. An absorbent. Noncombustible.
Derivation:
Interaction of a magnesium salt and a soluble silicate.
Grade:
Technical, FCC.
Hazard:
Toxic by inhalation, use in foods restricted to 2%.
Use:
Rubber filler; ceramics, glass, refractories; absorbent for crude oil spills; manufacture of permanently dry resins and resinous compositions; paints, varnishes, and paper (filler); animal and vegetable oils (bleaching agent); odor absorbent; filter medium; catalyst and catalyst carrier; anticaking agent in foods.

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