13-05701. Magnesium Perborate [Archived]

Nomenclature

CAS number: 14635-87-1
B2MgO6; mol wt 141.92.
B 15.24%, Mg 17.13%, O 67.64%.
Mg(BO3)2.

Derivative

Heptahydrate.

Properties

White, bulky powder; gradually dec with loss of active oxygen. Sparingly sol in water with partial decompn; sol in dil acids.

Use

As of sodium perborate; with pptd chalk in tooth powders.

Status

This monograph has been retired and is no longer subject to revision or update.