MAGNAPUR® MGP-N2SC

Magnapur® MGP-N2SC is a stearic acid coated, magnesium hydroxide of natural origin (brucite). This 2.0 µm coated magnesium hydroxide is suitable as a flame retardant in in a wide range of applications including wire & cable bedding and jacketing, foams, hoses, roofing, sheet, and profile.

Brand: MAGNAPUR (1 products)

Chemical Name: Magnesium Hydroxide

Chemical Family: Magnesium & Magnesium Compounds, Magnesium Salts

Functions: Flame Retardant, Smoke Suppressant

Labeling Claims: Natural

Synonyms: Magnesia hydrate, Magnesium dihydroxide, Magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2), Magnesium(II) hydroxide, Milk of magnesia

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family: Magnesium & Magnesium Compounds,
Magnesium Salts
Chemical Name: Magnesium Hydroxide
Plastics & Elastomers Functions: Flame Retardant,
Smoke Suppressant
CAS No.: 1309-42-8
EC No.: 215-170-3
Technologies: Elastomers,
Plastics
Product Families: Elastomers — Elastomer Additives
Flame Retardants,
Performance Additives
Plastics — Polymer Additives
Flame Retardants,
Performance Additives

Features & Benefits

Labeling Claims: Natural

Applications & Uses

Markets: Electrical & Electronics
Applications: Electrical & Electronics — Wire & Cable
Building Wires & Power Cables

Properties

Physical Form

Chemical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Calcium Oxide (CaO)	2.3	%	-
Ferric Oxide (Fe₂O₃)	max. 1.3	%	-
Magnesium Hydroxide (Mg(OH)₂)	min. 92.8	% min	-
Silicon Dioxide (SiO₂)	0.13	%	-

Physical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Decomposition Temperature	330	°C	-
Free Moisture Content	max. 0.5	%	-
Hardness	2.5	-	Mohs
Median Particle Size (Microns-Sedigraph)	1.5 - 2	μm	-
Refractive Index	1.58	-	-
Specific Gravity	2.36	-	-
Surface Area	9 - 11	m²/g	-

Typical Properties


	Value	Units	Test Method / Conditions
Loss on Ignition	31	%	-
Stearic Acid (Surface Treatment)	1.5	%	-

Regulatory & Compliance

Chemical Inventories: AICS (Australia),
ECL (Korea),
ENCS (Japan),
IECSC (China),
NECI Listed (Taiwan),
NZIoC (New Zealand),
PICCS (Phillipines)

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Type

Packaging

20 kg (44 lbs) PE-lined paper bags
1 metric ton (2204 lbs) super sacks