Inorganic Chemical

Magnesium Sulphate

Basic Information (Anhydrous)

PropertyValue
Chemical NameMagnesium Sulphate (Magnesium Sulfate)
Chemical FormulaMgSO₄
Molecular FormulaMgSO₄
Molecular Weight (Anhydrous)120.37 g/mol
CAS Number (Anhydrous)7487-88-9
IndustryMajor ApplicationsPurpose
AgricultureFertilizers, foliar sprays, fertigation, hydroponicsSupplies essential magnesium and sulfur nutrients for plant growth
PharmaceuticalsInjectable magnesium sulfate, oral laxatives, electrolyte replacement, treatment of hypomagnesemia, management of eclampsia and pre-eclampsiaTherapeutic magnesium source
Food & BeverageFood additive (E518), brewing, mineral fortification, tofu productionNutrient source and processing aid
NutraceuticalsMineral supplements and dietary formulationsMagnesium supplementation
Personal Care & CosmeticsBath salts (Epsom salt), exfoliating scrubs, skin care, hair careRelaxation, skin conditioning, and cosmetic formulations
Chemical ManufacturingProduction of magnesium compounds, specialty chemicals, catalystsChemical intermediate
Water & Wastewater TreatmentWater conditioning, wastewater treatmentProcess chemical and nutrient source
Animal NutritionMineral supplements for cattle, poultry, swine, aquaculturePrevents magnesium deficiency and supports animal health
Textile IndustryDyeing and textile finishingProcessing aid and mordant
Pulp & PaperPulp processing and paper manufacturingProcess additive
ConstructionMagnesium-based cement and specialty building materialsRaw material and additive
Laboratory & BiotechnologyCell culture media, laboratory reagents, microbiological mediaMagnesium source for research and analytical applications