Magnesium bromides (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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13446-53-2 (Hexahydrat); 75198-45-7; CAS number: 7789-48-2

Definition
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Magnesium bromide (MgBr2) Magnesium (di-)bromide, the magnesium salt of hydrobromic acid (HBr), is used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as a viscosity regulator (increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products).

Medically, magnesium bromide is prescribed as a mild sedative and anticonvulsant.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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