Magnesium sulphate (Epsom salt)

Magnesium sulfate heptahydrate is also known under the names Epsom salt, Epsom salt and Epsomite. The content of magnesium sulphate is 99-101%, corresponds to the Ph.Eur. guidelines and is therefore of pharmaceutical quality, which is purer than food quality.

Product information

• chem. Pure, Eur. Ph., MG 246.48 g/mol
• CAS No. 10034-99-8
• Appearance: white crystalline powder
• Content: 99-101%

Uses of magnesium sulphate (Epsom salt)

Magnesium sulphate, also known as Epsom salt, is versatile. As Epsom salt it is popular as a bath additive for magnesium baths and, like magnesium chloride, is used for external applications.

For a footbath (4 litres), put about half a cup of Epsom salt in a bowl of warm water.

For a full bath, add 1-3 cups of Epsom salt to your warm bathtub. The warmer the water, the faster the pores of your skin will open. Start with one cup and increase to up to three cups so that you can slowly approach your personal concentration.

The optimal bathing time for both foot baths and full baths is 20-30 minutes.

In addition, magnesium sulphate is used for the floating effect in floating systems. When dissolved in water, the magnesium sulphate forms a brine that carries the body in the water. The floating process has been used since the mid-1950s.

Another field of application for magnesium sulphate is green and garden care. Magnesium sulphate is used in horticulture as a magnesium source for plants, for example to prevent conifers from turning brown. Magnesium is generally indispensable for the formation of leaf green, as it helps the plant to form the chlorophyll needed for photosynthesis. If plants suffer from magnesium deficiency, they do not thrive properly and show yellowish leaves. The magnesium requirement varies depending on the plant and the soil. Conifers in particular have an increased magnesium requirement, but lawns are also frequently fertilized with Epsom salts.

In addition, magnesium sulphate lowers the pH value of the soil so that an acid soil environment can be achieved. In addition to horticulture, Epsom salt is also used on orchards, where it is also used as a fertilizer.

Delivery of magnesium sulphate

The magnesium sulphate is delivered in a sealed bag, which is inserted in a practical, resealable plastic bucket. The product is therefore stored in a sufficiently dark and dry place to maintain the high quality of the product. The plastic bucket is recyclable and reusable, so that its good ecological balance protects the environment.