MagShield® S

CAS Number: 1309-42-8
EC Number: 215-170-3
Chemical Name: Magnesium Hydroxide
Chemical Family: Magnesium & Magnesium Compounds

MagShield® S is a chemically precipitated grade of magnesium hydroxide made from magnesium-rich brine and dolomitic lime. It is designed for non-halogen flame retardant applications and can be processed in plastics at higher temperatures than alumina trihydrate.

Properties

Physical Form: Powder
Solid

Product families

Applications

Industrial — Other Industrial Applications; Paints & Coatings — Other Paints & Coatings Applications

Paints & Coatings — Building & Construction

Other Building & Construction Applications

Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable

Building Wires & Power Cables

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
Paints & Coatings
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 bulksacks. Please contact a sales representative for information on available packaging options.
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

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Characteristic	Value	Unit
Magnesium Hydroxide (Mg(OH)2)	98.8	%
Chloride (Cl)	0.26	%
Loss on Drying	0.4	%
Loss on Ignition	30.9	%
Median Particle Size	4.5	microns
Surface Area	12	m2/g
Specific Gravity	2.36	—
Loose Bulk Density	0.4	—
Mohs Hardness	2.5	—