Zinc acetate dihydate is available as white powder.
COMMERCIAL INFORMATION
Grades
Zinc acetate, anhydrous is available in pharmaceutical grade and Technical Pure grade
Specification
Grade U.S.P Technical Pure
Assay 99.0%-101.0% 98.0%-102.0%
pH at 20℃ in 5% aqueous sol. 6.0-7.0 6.0-7.0
Insoluble Matter%≤ 0.005 0.005
Chloride(CI) %≤ 0.005 0.01
Sulfate(SO4) %≤ 0.01
Iron(Fe) %≤ 0.0005 0.0005
Lead(as Pb) %≤ 0.002 0.005
Organic Volatile Impurities To pass test
Arsenic(As) %≤ 0.0003 0.0003
Both grades conform to
U.S.P. 27
On request: Technical Pure
Methods of analysis
Details of test methods can be supplied on request.
Packing
Zinc acetate, anhydrous is supplied in polyethylene lined paper bags.
Storage and handling
The product should be stored and handled in its original packaging or in a suitable sealed container and kept in a clean and dry place. Storage conditions should preferably be a sheltered environment with limited temperature variations and low humidity levels. Direct contact of the package with water or any other liquid is likely to cause the product to cake. Pallets should not be stacked. Under normal conditions, the use of this product does not cause any undue health hazard. Precautions should be taken to prevent eye-and prolonged or repeated skin contact with the solid product or its solutions.
First aid
Eye contact: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
Skin contact: Wash with water. Remove contaminated clothing, which should be washed before re-use. Ingestion:
Wash out mouth with water. Obtain medical attention.
Fire hazard
Zinc acetate, anhydrous presents little fire hazard.
Application
Zinc acetate, anhydrous is used in the pharmaceutical industry, as a buffer in the photographic industry and as a supplement for animal feeds to increase the milk fat production of dairy cattle(1).It is also used in the production of dye stuffs, as a polymerization catalyst, as a polymer stabilizer, as a flavouring agent, and in the manufacture of hydroxyl oximes, which are used as extractants in hydrometallurgy.
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Detailed information on the use of sodium acetate for this application can be supplied on request.
PROPERTIES
Physical properties
Molecular mass 183.46
Flash point ℃ >250
Solubility in water: at 20℃ g/100ml 30
Physiological properties
The solid or solutions may cause irritation to the eyes. Prolonged or repeated skin contact may
Cause slight irritation. Exposure to the dust at high concentrations or ingestion may cause irritation to the nose, throat, and upper respiratory tract.
LIABILITY
Information contained in this publication is accurate to the best of the knowledge of Wuxi Yangshan Biochemical Co., Ltd. The company does not accept any liability whatsoever, except as otherwise
Provided by law, in respect of the use of this information nor in respect of the use, application,
Adaptation or processing of any product(s) described herein.
CERTIFICATION
Wuxi Yangshan Biochemical Co., Ltd. has an ongoing quality system and is certified according to ISO 9001:2000