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Magnesium hydroxide
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Magnesium hydroxide |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | MDH;Magnesium hydroxide;Brucite |
| Chinese name | 氢氧化镁 |
| Chinese synonyms | MDH;阻燃剂氢氧化镁;水镁石粉 |
| Chemical category | Flame Retardants |
| CAS No. | 1309-42-8 |
| EINECS No. | 215-170-3 |
| Molecular formula | Mg(OH)2 |
| Molecular weight | 58.32 |
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Technical indicators
Mg(OH)2 content ≥99.0%; moisture ≤0.5%; particle size (D50) according to grade; whiteness ≥95%
Performance characteristics
White powder, halogen-free flame retardant and smoke suppressant, higher decomposition temperature than ATH
Application scenarios
Flame retardant for EPDM, polyolefins, cables, plastics; wastewater treatment (pH adjustment)