Magnesium Chloride Hexahydrate 99% - Deicing Agent, Dust Control, Feed Additive
Magnesium chloride (MgCl₂·6H₂O) is a versatile inorganic magnesium salt available as colorless to white crystalline flakes, granules, or powder. Known for its strong hygroscopicity, high solubility, and freezing point depression capabilities, this multifunctional chemical serves as an excellent magnesium source across numerous industrial applications.
Core Applications
Environmental Deicing & Road Maintenance
- High-Efficiency Deicing Agent: Operates effectively at temperatures as low as -33°C with reduced corrosivity compared to traditional rock salt, making it ideal for highways, airport runways, and urban streets
- Dust Suppressant: Forms moisture-retaining layers on unpaved roads and stockpiles to control dust with lasting environmental benefits
Agriculture & Animal Husbandry
- Feed-Grade Mineral Additive: Prevents magnesium deficiency in ruminants and improves feed conversion efficiency for dairy/beef cattle and sheep
- Fertilizer & Soil Amendment: Corrects magnesium deficiency in crops and amends acidic soils through foliar application
Chemical & Construction Industries
- Magnesia Cement Production: Key component in manufacturing high-strength, fire-resistant magnesium oxychloride cement for construction materials
- Magnesium Metal Production: Primary raw material for industrial magnesium metal production through electrolysis
- Chemical Manufacturing: Used in producing magnesium compounds, textile treatments, and refrigeration brines
Food & Pharmaceutical Applications
- Food Additive (E511): Primary coagulant for tofu production and mineral fortifier in food processing
- Pharmaceutical Raw Material: Used in hemodialysis solutions, electrolyte supplements, and medication formulations
Product Specifications & Quality
Available in multiple grades including Industrial Grade (deicing/dust control), Feed Grade, Food Grade (E511), and Pharmaceutical Grade. Key quality parameters include magnesium chloride content (≥46%), impurity control, dissolution rate, and particle morphology.
| Grade |
Primary Applications |
Key Specifications |
| Industrial Grade |
Deicing, Dust Control |
High solubility, low corrosivity |
| Feed Grade |
Animal Nutrition |
Controlled impurities, magnesium content |
| Food Grade (E511) |
Food Processing |
Pharmaceutical standards, purity |
Usage & Storage Guidelines
Storage: Requires sealed, moisture-proof storage due to high hygroscopicity
Application: Control application rates for deicing to prevent vegetation impact
Food Grade: Must comply with established usage limit standards
Our magnesium chloride products feature high purity, low impurity content, excellent solubility, and consistent quality. We provide customized solutions for road maintenance, environmental engineering, feed processing, construction materials, food production, and chemical manufacturing applications.