| Agent Name |
Magnesium chloride |
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| CAS Number |
7786-30-3 |
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| Formula |
Cl2-Mg |
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| Major Category |
Metals |
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| Synonyms |
Aerotex Accelerator MX; DUS-top; Magnesium chloride; Magnesium chloride (Mg2Cl4); Magnesium chloride (MgCl2); Magnesium dichloride; Magnogene; TMT 2; [ChemIDplus] |
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| Category |
Metals, Inorganic Compounds |
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| Description |
White to gray deliquescent solid; heat evolved when dissolves in water; [Sax] |
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| Sources/Uses |
"The compound is used in medicine as a source of magnesium ions, which are essential for many cellular activities. It has also been used as a cathartic and in alloys." [ChemIDplus] Occurs naturally in salt lakes and brines, and sea salt contains 17% MgCl2 by weight; [Ullmann] |
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| Comments |
Irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract; [ICSC] |
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| Exposure Assessment |
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| Explanatory Notes |
mp = 714 deg C; [Sax] |
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| Links to Other NLM Databases |
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| Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE
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