MgCO3 PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRY MgCO3 is a stomach anti-acid and is present in various laxatives. The magnesium carbonate can be used as a base in the treatment of dyspepsia, rhumatism and gout. In dentistry, magnesium carbonate is used in the gypsum impressions from which dental plates are made.
CATALYSTS Magnesium carbonates can be used as magnesium source for the manufacture of catalyst compounds.
FOOD AND DIETARY Magnesium carbonate is used as anti-caking agent in cooking salt and as demolding agent in the manufacture of biscuits. MgCO3 is used as carbonate source in soft drinks. In cattle feeds, the magnesium carbonate provides the magnesium required in the animal's diet.
PAPERS SCORA magnesium carbonate is used as mineral filler in papermarking and improves the whiteness and consistency of the paper. In cigarette paper, it is a combustion regulator.
PAINTS and INKS SCORA calcium carbonate is used as a filler in the manufacture of paint.
PLASTICS, RUBBERS AND ELASTOMERS Magnesium carbonate is used as a stabilizer in the automotive PVC plastisols.
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