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.