Magnesium Trisilicate

Magnesium trisilicate
appearance
a fine white powder, odorless and colorless.
concentration
it contains not less than the equivalent of 29.0% of mgo and not less than the equivalent of 65.0% of sio2 with reference to the ignited substance.
physical properties
bulk density:
0.20 to 0.25 gm/cc (regular grade)
bulk density:
0.35 to 0.40 gm/cc (heavy grade)
particle size:
less than 2% retention on 300# bss (wet method)
chemical analysis
as per the latest ip, bp, usp standards.
application
used as antacid in antacid formulations. Also useful antioxidant, decolorizing agent and industrial odor absorbent.