MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE
Prepared at the 27th JECFA (1983), published in FNP 28 (1983) and in FNP 52 (1992). Metals and arsenic specifications revised at the 63rd
JECFA (2004). An ADI 'Not limited' was established at the 23rd JECFA (1979).
SYNONYMS INS No. 511
DEFINITION
hemical names Magnesium chloride hexahydrate
C.A.S. number 7786-30-3
Chemical formula MgCl2 · 6H2
O
Formula weight 203.30
Assay Not less than 99.0% and not more than 105.0%
DESCRIPTION Colourless, odourless flakes, granules, lumps or crystals; it is very
deliquescent
FUNCTIONAL USES Firming agent, colour retention agent
