Epsom salts = MgSO4.7H2O??

[landi]

Uh, the formula you have at the top is the usual form that epsom salt comes in. You said that you can only find magnesium sulphate crystals, but that is epsom salt. I am not sure how much to use, but if you know how much epsom to use then you are set.

I knew that magnesium sulphate was Epsom salts (even though it's 40+ years since I did chemistry at school ) but wasn't sure on amount to use - in case the formula was not *identical* to the composition of Epsom salts. I'm trying to take *real* good care of these babies.

Thanks for the advice.

Oh happy daze

landi Reviewed by landi on 09-16-2004. Epsom salts = MgSO4.7H2O?? Hi all, We live in Spain and just going in our local 'farmacia' and buying Epsom salts is not and option. We've got hold of some magnesium sulphate crystals but are not sure how much to use. The best that we've managed to get off the label is that 'pH solution of 5% = 5.95'. We don't need to to poison our babies so any advice will be gratefully received. Cheers Rating: 5