


Parameter | Specification | Standard Grade | High Purity Grade | Test Method |
Magnesium Hydroxide (Mg(OH)2) | ≥ 99% | 98.5–99% | ≥ 99.5% | Gravimetric |
Loss on Ignition (LOI) | ≤ 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.5% | 950°C ± 25°C |
Calcium Oxide (CaO) | ≤ 0.3% | 0.2% | ≤ 0.1% | ICP-OES |
Iron (as Fe2O3) | ≤ 0.05% | 0.03% | ≤ 0.01% | Colorimetric |
Chlorides (as Cl) | ≤ 0.05% | 0.03% | ≤ 0.02% | Potentiometric |
Sulfates (as SO4) | ≤ 0.10% | 0.08% | ≤ 0.05% | Gravimetric |
Heavy Metals (as Pb) | ≤ 0.002% | Complies | ≤ 0.001% | USP/EP |
Arsenic (As) | ≤ 0.0001% | Complies | ≤ 0.00005% | ICP-MS |
SiO2 | ≤ 0.1% | 0.08% | ≤ 0.05% | XRF |
Moisture Content | ≤ 0.5% | 0.4% | ≤ 0.3% | Gravimetric |
Parameter | Specification / Typical Value | Test Method | Notes |
Appearance | White, fine powder | Visual | Smooth, non-caking surface |
Bulk Density (Loose) | 0.3–0.5 g/cm³ | ASTM B527 | Adjustable via milling |
Tapped Density | 0.5–0.8 g/cm³ | ASTM B527 | — |
Particle Size Range (D50) | 2–10 μm (customizable) | Laser Diff. | Other sizes available on request |
Specific Surface Area (BET) | 50–100 m²/g | BET | High surface area for adsorption |
Whiteness | ≥ 95% | CIE Lab | — |
Oil Absorption | 40–70 g/100g | ASTM D281 | Indicates porosity |
Refractoriness | ≥ 1000°C | Furnace Test | Moderate thermal resistance |
Solubility | Practically insoluble in water | — | Soluble in acids |
Flowability | Excellent | ASTM D1238 | Ensures uniform dosing |


