INTRODUCTION
Magnesium trisilicate is an inorganic compound commonly used in pharmaceutical and gastrointestinal (GI) preparations due to its dual action. It is usually produced as a white, odorless, fine powder. It helps bind toxins or irritants in the gastrointestinal tract and occasionally used in formulations for its stabilizing properties.
MANUFACTURE
Magnesium trisilicate is generally prepared through a precipitation reaction involving soluble magnesium salts such as magnesium sulfate (MgSO₄) or magnesium chloride (MgCl₂) and sodium silicate (Na₂SiO₃). The solutions are combined under carefully controlled conditions and allowed to age, leading to formation of a precipitate. The precipitate is then filtered and thoroughly washed before being dried at a regulated temperature. The dried product is subsequently milled to achieve the desired particle size and evaluated according to British Pharmacopoeia standards.
| Synonyms | Silicic acid (H4Si3O8), magnesium salt (1:2); Magnesium silicon oxide; Magnosil |
| CAS no. | 14987-04-3 |
| EC no. | 239-076-7 |
| Molecular formula | Mg2O8Si3 |
| Molecular weight | 260.86 |
| Structure |  |
APPLICATIONS
Magnesium trisilicate exhibits both antacid and adsorptive properties, making it highly valuable in GI formulations. Its detailed applications are outlined below:
| Pharmaceutical Applications |
| Used in Antacid and Anti-diarrheal Formulations |
| • Widely used in antacid suspensions and tablets |
| • Provides slow and sustained antacid action compared to fast-acting antacids |
| • Adsorbs toxins, bacteria and gases- act as digestive remedies. |
| • Also, used as pharmaceutical excipient as it helps improve tablet compression and uniformity |
| Nutraceutical & OTC Products |
| Used in over-the-counter digestive aids |
| • Combined with aluminium hydroxide and Simethicone |
| • Provides balanced acid control + gas relief |
| Industrial Applications |
| Adsorbent & Purification Agent: |
| • Used in oil refining and purification |
| • For removal of color bodies and impurities |
| Catalyst support: |
| • Provides high surface area silica matrix |
| • Used as a support material in catalytic reactions |
| Rubber & Plastics Industry |
| • Functions as filler and reinforcing agent-improves mechanical strength and heat resistance |
| Cosmetics & Personal Care |
| • Found in face powders, creams and lotions |
| • Used as oil absorbent & mattifying agent. |
SPECIFICATIONS
| Test | Unit | Specification |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | – | White powder or nearly white powder |
| Identification | – | Solution gives reaction of magnesium salt & silicates |
| Solubility | – | Practically insoluble in water and in ethanol |
| Alkalinity | – | NMT 1.0 mL of 0.1 M HCl required |
| Arsenic | ppm | NMT 4.0 |
| Chloride | ppm | NMT 500 |
| Sulphate | % | NMT 0.5 |
| Water Soluble Salts | % | NMT 1.5 |
| Acid Absorption | – | Min 100 mL of 0.1 M HCl per gram |
| Loss on Ignition | % | 17.0 to 34.0 |
| Assay | – | |
| For Magnesium Oxide | % | NLT 29.0 |
| For Silicon Dioxide | % | NLT 65.0 |
STORAGE & PRECAUTION
Preserve in close container
PACKING
Globally compliant packaging
REACH Status
Not registered
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