White powder magnesium carbonate in stacked 20 kg polypropylene bags labelled 'Magnesium Carbonate Light'
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Magnesium Carbonate Light Powder

Magnesium Carbonate Light Powder is a white, odourless powder used primarily as a drying agent and filler in chemical and pharmaceutical industries. Available in 20 kg bags for industrial use.

Technical Specifications

CAS Number(verify)
Chemical FormulaMgCO3
AppearanceWhite powder
Packaging20 kg polypropylene bags
StorageStore in cool, dry, ventilated area

Magnesium Carbonate Light Powder — Specifications, Uses & Availability

Product Overview

Product NameMagnesium Carbonate Light Powder
CategoryIndustrial Chemicals
AvailabilityIn Stock — Ready for Dispatch

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About Magnesium Carbonate Light Powder

Magnesium Carbonate Light Powder is valued as a drying agent, antacid, and filler in multiple industrial applications. It effectively absorbs water and oils, stabilizing formulations in pharmaceutical and cosmetic products. The light powder form offers superior flow and mixability compared to heavier grades. Finstar Chemicals supplies it packaged in 20 kg bags, suitable for safe transport and storage in regional warehouses. Procurement teams appreciate its consistent quality and ease of handling in process setups. Common uses include rubber manufacture, fireproofing compounds, and as a drying agent in chemical processing. Proper storage in cool, dry conditions minimizes caking and moisture uptake, maintaining material performance in industrial operations. Finstar services industrial buyers across East Africa, ensuring timely delivery and compliance with relevant safety standards.

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Applications

Rubber ReinforcementUsed as a filler to improve rubber compound strength and heat resistance in rubber manufacturing.
Pharmaceutical AntacidActs as an active ingredient to neutralize stomach acid in antacid formulations.
Drying Agent in Chemical ProcessingAbsorbs moisture in chemical production to maintain stability and prevent clumping.
Fireproofing CompositesIncorporated into materials to enhance fire resistance due to its thermal stability.

Benefits

Improved FlowabilityThe light powder grade ensures smooth mixing and dispensing in automated manufacturing lines, reducing downtime from blockages.
Moisture Absorption CapabilityEffective in minimizing moisture in products and processes, extending shelf life and avoiding quality degradation.
Consistent Particle SizeEnables uniform dispersion within formulations, which is critical in high-precision industrial applications.

Features

20 kg Bag PackagingStandard bag packaging facilitates storage, transport, and inventory management in industrial operations.
Light Powder GradeFine particle size provides enhanced surface area and reactivity compared to heavier magnesium carbonate grades.
Batch COA AvailableCertificate of Analysis is provided ensuring traceability and quality compliance for industrial procurement.

Industries Served

Pharmaceutical IndustryUsed as a raw material for antacid products and excipients requiring moisture control.
Rubber IndustryServes as a reinforcing filler to improve physical properties of rubber goods.
Fire ProtectionIncorporated into fireproofing materials to increase thermal resistance.
Chemical ManufacturingUtilized as a drying agent and neutralizer in various chemical syntheses and formulations.

Magnesium Carbonate Light Powder is supplied by Finstar to industrial buyers across Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Read our chemical safety guides for handling best practices.

Delivery Coverage Across Kenya’s Counties

Finstar is a leading supplier of industrial chemicals across Kenya’s counties. Magnesium Carbonate Light Powder is dispatched from our Nairobi Industrial Area warehouse to businesses nationwide — including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, and Nakuru counties — plus cross-border delivery to Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Towns we regularly supply include:

NairobiMombasaKisumuNakuruEldoretThikaRuiruKiambuMachakosNaivashaNyeriMeruKerichoKakamegaKitaleMalindiNanyukiAthi RiverVoiKilifi

Delivering to a different town or county? Request a quote and our logistics team will confirm delivery timelines to your location.

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