Magnesium Gluconate Hydrate Powder
Magnesium gluconate dihydrate, Mg(C6H11O7)2·2H2O, exemplifies gluconic acid metal salt under HTS 2918.16.50. The hydrate form retains classification as the organic acid salt per Chapter 29 note on coordination compounds.
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If containing magnesium stearate or other tableting excipients
Prepared chemical additives for pharmaceutical tableting mixtures.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document water content (9-10.5%) confirming dihydrate form stability
• Test for magnesium oxide impurities from incomplete salt formation
• Specify bulk density for tableting applications in declarations
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