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MagShield® UF
- CAS Number
- 1309-42-8
- EC Number
- 215-170-3
- Chemical Name
- Magnesium Hydroxide
- Chemical Family
- Magnesium & Magnesium Compounds
MagShield® UF magnesium hydroxide is achemically precipitated grade of magnesium hydroxide with a median particle size of 1.0 micron and produced from magnesium-rich brine and dolomitic lime. It is designed for critical, non-halogen flame retardant applications such as select wire and cable insulation and other thin section applications.
Properties
- Physical Form
- Powder
- Solid
Product families
Applications
Applications
- Industrial — Other Industrial Applications
Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable
- Building Wires & Power Cables
- Jacketing & Insulation
Product Families
Elastomers — Elastomer Additives
- Flame Retardants
Plastics — Polymer Additives
- Flame Retardants
Other characteristics
- Brand
- MagShield
- Synonyms
Magnesia hydrate, Magnesium dihydroxide, Magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2), Magnesium(II) hydroxide, Milk of magnesia
- Functions
- Flame Retardant
- Markets
- Electrical & Electronics
- Industrial
- Storage
Store in a dry location.Exposure to moisture may cause caking.
- PACKAGING
Martin Marietta Magnesia Specialties offers a variety of packaging options, including bags, and bulk sacks
- Technology
- Elastomers
- Plastics
- Packaging Type
- Bags
- Super Sacks
- Material Features
- Flame Retardant
- Country Availability
- Brazil
- Canada
- China (Mainland)
- Mexico
- USA
- Plastics and Elastomers Functions
- Flame Retardant
Technical data
Table 1 of 1
8 rows| Characteristic | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Magnesium Hydroxide (Mg(OH)2) | 98.8 | % |
| Loss on Drying | 0.5 | % |
| Loss on Ignition | 30.9 | % |
| Median Particle Size | 1 | microns |
| Surface Area | 13 | m2/g |
| Specific Gravity | 2.36 | — |
| Loose Bulk Density | 0.4 | — |
| Mohs Hardness | 2.5 | — |
