Posted by Larry Hoover on April 10, 2003, at 13:19:24
In reply to Re: Thanks Larry - some questions on spec sheets? » Larry Hoover, posted by bluedog on April 10, 2003, at 12:40:18
> Hi Larry
>
> The following links provide the grade specs analysis for two forms of Magnesium Chloride I can purchase from a supplier in my city.
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> 1. http://www.ajaxfinechem.com/products/products.html
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> 2. http://www.ajaxfinechem.com/products/products.htmlThe links didn't work, but I presume that they relate to Univar and Unilab grade mag chloride, respectively?
> The second product is slightly more expensive than the first product but they are made by the same company and the supplier in my city can supply either of these products in 500g size.
Given that they state that Unilab grade meets BP standards, I'd go with the more expensive one.
> The next size up is unfortunately 5kg which of course would make it more economical but I don't know how long you could store these products before they go off (if this actually happens at all) and I think it would take me a long time to use up 5kg.They would be expected to have an indefinite shelf life. There's nothing that can happen if you keep it dry. I'd presume that both the 500 mg and 5 kg containers would be plastic with screw tops. That would be fine.
> Unfortunately, these specs go way above my chemical knowledge so I'd like to ask you whether you would consider either of these products as suitable for human consumption based on the spec sheet analysis of these products?
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> If your answer is yes which one would you recommend I purchase?
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> Thanks in advance Larry
>
> regards
> bluedogThe more expensive one.
Lar
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