Magnesium Carbonate Light

Magnesium Carbonate Light

Primary Uses

1. Pharmaceutical Industry 

• Used as an antacid to neutralize stomach acid and relieve indigestion, heartburn, and upset stomach.
• Acts as an excipient and filler in tablet and capsule formulations.
• Employed as a drying agent in pharmaceutical powders to prevent clumping.

2. Food Industry 

• Used as an anti-caking agent and flow regulator in powdered foods and seasonings.
• Acts as a food additive (E504) to maintain texture and improve shelf life.

3. Cosmetic and Personal Care 

• Incorporated as an absorbent and bulking agent in cosmetics such as face powders, deodorants, and bath salts.
• Used in topical formulations to reduce moisture and improve product texture.

4. Sports and Athletic Applications 

• Commonly used as a drying agent in gymnastic chalk and climbing chalk to improve grip by absorbing sweat.

5. Industrial Uses 

• Utilized as a filler and anti-caking agent in rubber, plastics, and paint formulations.
• Acts as a refractory material component due to its heat resistance.

Secondary Uses

1. Chemical Industry 

• Used in the production of magnesium oxide by calcination.
• Serves as a mild base in certain chemical reactions and processes.

2. Agriculture 

• Employed as a soil conditioner to improve pH and supply magnesium nutrients in certain agricultural applications.

3. Environmental Uses 

• Occasionally used in wastewater treatment for neutralization and heavy metal precipitation.

4. Other Uses 

• Used as a mild abrasive in polishing compounds.
• Utilized in arts and crafts as a filler or texture agent.