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 |
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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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Lists the U.S. CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) registry number and EINECS (European INventory of Existing Commercial chemical Substances) numbers when known.
Supplier | Country | |
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Trans Chem Pty Ltd | Australia |
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