⚙️ Magnesium Sulphate (MgSO₄) – Source, Uses & Applications by Industry
🧪 What is Magnesium Sulphate?
Magnesium Sulphate is a white crystalline salt, highly soluble in water, commonly found in the heptahydrate form (MgSO₄·7H₂O) — known as Epsom Salt. It is widely used in agriculture, pharmaceuticals, construction, and chemicals.
🌍 Sources of Magnesium Sulphate
🔹 1. Natural Sources
Epsomite deposits in dry lake beds, caves, and mineral springs
Found naturally in regions like Germany, the USA, and India (Rajasthan, Gujarat)
🔹 2. Synthetic Production
Produced industrially by:
Reacting Magnesium Oxide (MgO) or Magnesium Carbonate (MgCO₃) with Sulfuric Acid (H₂SO₄)
MgO + H₂SO₄ → MgSO₄ + H₂O
From Seawater by reacting magnesium chloride with sulfuric acid
🔹 3. By-product
In some cases, it's a by-product of phosphate fertilizer production or titanium dioxide manufacture.
🏭 Industries Using Magnesium Sulphate & How It’s Used
Industry Use Case How It’s Used
🌾 Agriculture Magnesium fertilizer for crops Applied to soil or via foliar spray (Mg nutrient)
🧪 Chemical Industry Intermediate for other magnesium compounds Used in formulations and reactions
💊 Pharmaceuticals Laxative, electrolyte, muscle relaxant Oral solutions, IV fluids (hospital grade)
🚿 Personal Care & Wellness Bath salt, skin care, spa treatments Dissolved in bath water for muscle relaxation
🧱 Construction Cement accelerator, binding agent Added to special cement for faster setting
🧼 Textile Industry Dye setting agent, finishing of fabric Helps improve dye bonding and brightness
🧬 Biotech & Lab Culture media, chemical reagent Used in buffers, cell cultures, and titration
🧯 Fireproofing Fire-resistant sprays Mixed in coatings to prevent flame spread
🐄 Animal Feed Mineral supplement for livestock Mixed with feed for magnesium supply
💧 Water Treatment Softening agent Removes calcium & balances hardness in water
📦 Available Grades & Forms
Grade Applications
Agriculture Grade Crop nutrition
Pharma Grade (IP/BP/USP) Medical & IV-grade use
Industrial Grade Cement, textiles, chemicals
Food Grade (FCC) Supplements & food additives
Forms available:
Heptahydrate (MgSO₄·7H₂O) – Most common (Epsom Salt)
Anhydrous – For industrial/dry applications
📌 Packaging & Supply
25 kg / 50 kg HDPE bags with liners
Bulk Jumbo Bags (1 MT) available
Export-ready and custom labeling possible
⚠️ Safety & Handling
Non-toxic, but large ingestion can cause diarrhea
Avoid inhalation of dust in industrial form
Store in cool, dry, and moisture-free areas
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