Magnesium Carbonate (Food & Pharma Grade) – Premium Raw Ingredients
Product Overview
Magnesium Carbonate produced by Yantai Hongyu Starry Biotech Co.,Ltd., is a high-purity inorganic salt widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries. Our product is characterized by its exceptional whiteness, fine particle size, and superior flowability.
Available in both Light and Heavy grades, our Magnesium Carbonate is the ideal choice for anti-caking, mineral fortification, and as a stable magnesium source for health supplements.
Technical Identification & Global Trade Data
- Product Name: Magnesium Carbonate
- CAS No.: 546-93-0 (Anhydrous) / 12125-22-3 (Basic)
- HS Code: 2836.99.1000 (Magnesium carbonates)
- Appearance: Fine, Odorless White Powder
- Net Weight: 500g (Pouch) / 25kg (Bulk Drum/Bag)
Key Features & Strategic Advantages
1. Superior Food-Grade Quality
Our Magnesium Carbonate meets strict Food Grade (FCC) and USP standards. It is meticulously refined to ensure ultra-low levels of heavy metals (Lead, Arsenic, Mercury), making it safe for direct human consumption.
2. Exceptional Anti-Caking & Flow Control
Due to its unique porous structure and high moisture absorption, it acts as an effective anti-caking agent in powdered food products, ensuring consistent texture and preventing clumping during storage.
3. High Bioavailability for Fortification
As a premium Raw Ingredient, it serves as an excellent source of elemental magnesium for fortified beverages, meal replacements, and infant formula, supporting bone health and muscle function.
4. Versatile Applications
Beyond food, it is a key component in pharmaceutical antacids, laboratory reagents, and high-performance industrial processes requiring high-purity magnesium salts.
Technical Specifications (Typical)
| Attribute | Specification | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Assay (as MgO) | 40.0% – 43.5% | USP/FCC |
| Whiteness | ≥ 95% | Internal |
| Loss on Ignition | 52.0% – 58.5% | USP |
| Arsenic (As) | ≤ 3 ppm | ICP-MS |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in water | Standard |
Why Source from Yantai Hongyu Starry Biotech?
- HONGYU Quality Assurance: Every batch undergoes rigorous lab testing to ensure batch-to-batch consistency.
- Flexible Packaging: From our 500g premium pouches for small-scale testing to 25kg bulk industrial bags for large-scale production.
- Direct Factory Pricing: Competitive export rates under HS Code 2836.99 with full documentation (COA, MSDS, ISO).
