Description
1. Product Overview
Grignard Reagent By-product is a secondary inorganic salt stream generated during industrial Grignard synthesis, primarily comprising magnesium halide complexes and residual organic solvents. Its primary industrial use is as a cost-effective raw material for magnesium chemical manufacturing, road de-icing agents, and wastewater treatment flocculants. The key value proposition lies in converting a production waste stream into a high-volume, low-cost magnesium source, reducing disposal costs while enabling circular economy integration. It is strategically important in the market as global magnesium supply chains tighten and industries prioritize secondary feedstocks to mitigate raw material volatility and meet ESG compliance targets.
2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics
- Chemical Composition: Magnesium chloride/bromide complexes (60-85% dry basis), trace residual THF or diethyl ether (<3%), insoluble magnesium oxides/hydroxides (5-15%)
- Purity Level / Grade: Industrial grade; Mg content 12-18% w/w on wet basis; halide content 30-45% w/w
- Physical Characteristics: Wet cake or slurry form; off-white to light grey color; particle size <200 µm after drying; bulk density 0.8-1.2 g/cm³; moisture content 25-45%
- Packaging Options: 1 MT jumbo bags with PE liner, 20-25 MT bulk in lined containers, or direct ISO tank for slurry form
- Shelf Life: 6 months when stored in sealed, moisture-protected packaging away from direct sunlight and heat
3. Core Industrial Applications
- Primary Industries: Inorganic chemicals, metallurgy, environmental services, construction materials
- Specific Operational Use Cases: Feedstock for MgCl₂ brine production; precursor for magnesium metal reduction; de-icing and dust control agent; coagulant aid in industrial effluent treatment; raw material for magnesium oxychloride cement
- Performance vs Alternatives: Delivers 20-35% lower input cost versus virgin magnesium salts while maintaining equivalent Mg ion activity in downstream processes
- Efficiency, Durability, Cost Advantages: Eliminates waste disposal fees for producers; reduces Scope 3 emissions for buyers; available in bulk volumes for continuous operations; consistent reactivity due to controlled process origin
4. Competitive Advantages
- Quality Consistency: Sourced from controlled Grignard synthesis batches with standardized quenching protocols and full COA per lot
- Supply Reliability: Contracted volumes up to 500 MT/month from active pharmaceutical/agrochemical manufacturing sites
- Logistics Capability: Global export documentation, IMDG-compliant packaging for Class 8 corrosive solids, FOB/CIF major ports
- Price Competitiveness: 30-50% below spot market for technical grade MgCl₂ due to by-product economics
- Sustainability Benefits: Upcycles hazardous waste into commercial product; supports ISO 14001 and circularity KPIs; reduces landfill burden
- Technical Support: MSDS, TDS, process integration guidance, and end-use testing samples available
5. Commercial & Supply Information
- Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT
- Loading Capacity: 20-24 MT per 20ft container depending on moisture content and packaging format
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