Very bulky white powder, known as light magnesium oxide, or as a relatively dense, white powder, known as heavy magnesium oxide.
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| Country | Status | Matched Term |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| European Union | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| Australia and New Zealand | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| Philippines | Approved | MAGNESIUM OXIDE |
| Austria | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| Belgium | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| Bulgaria | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| Cyprus | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| Czech Republic | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| Denmark | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| Estonia | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| Finland | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| Germany | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| Greece | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| Hungary | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| Ireland | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| Italy | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| Latvia | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| Lithuania | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| Luxembourg | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| Malta | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| Netherlands | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| Poland | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| Portugal | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| Romania | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| Slovakia | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| Slovenia | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| Spain | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| Sweden | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| United Kingdom | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| Australia | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| New Zealand | Approved | Magnesium oxide |
| Canada | Approved | Magnesium Oxide |
| France | Approved | Oxyde de magnésium |
| Argentina | Approved | Magnesio óxido |
| Brazil | Approved | Óxido de magnésio |
E530 - Magnesium oxide: Caused tumours in hamsters - can cause diarrhoea.
E530 - Magnesium oxide: Prepared from several minerals. Alkali, neutraliser and anti-caking agent. It can be found in frozen dairy products, butter, canned peas, cocoa products, medications. Used as a medical laxative in high concentrations. Banned in Australia. Avoid it.
E530 - Magnesium oxide: Prepared from several minerals. Alkali, neutraliser and anti-caking agent. It can be found in frozen dairy products, butter, canned peas, cocoa products, medications. Used as a medical laxative in high concentrations. Banned in Australia. Avoid it.
E530 - Magnesium oxide: Prepared from several minerals. Alkali, neutraliser and anti-caking agent. It can be found in frozen dairy products, butter, canned peas, cocoa products, medications. Used as a medical laxative in high concentrations. Banned in Australia. Avoid it.
E530 - Magnesium oxide: Not permitted in Australia.
E530 - Magnesium oxide: Avoid it, banned in some countries.
Food Reactions - Food Intolerance, Allergy & Adverse Reactions
Magnesia
Calcined magnesia
Magnesia monoxide
Oxomagnesium
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| Supplier | Country | |
|---|---|---|
 | Trans Chem Pty Ltd | Australia |
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