Grade: IP/BP
| Description | Fine white or nearly white powder free from grittiness, odourless, slightly hygroscopic |
| Solubility | Practically insoluble in water. |
| Identification | Magnesium : Positive |
| Arsenic | Not more than 2 ppm |
| Heavy Metals | Not more than 20 ppm |
| Chloride | Not more than 0.1% |
| Sulphate | Not more than 0.6% |
| Calcium | Not less than 0.75% |
| Soluble Salts | Not more than 1.0% |
| Assay for MgO | Not less than 40.0% and not more than 45.0% |