Zinc chloride is the name of chemical compounds with the formula ZnCl2 and its hydrates. Zinc chlorides, of which nine crystalline forms are known, are colourless or white, and are highly soluble in water. ZnCl2 itself is hygroscopic and even deliquescent. Samples should therefore be protected from sources of moisture, including the water vapor present in ambient air. Zinc chloride finds wide application in textile processing, metallurgical fluxes, and chemical synthesis.

Zinc Chloride is known to have a wide range of laboratory applications as well as the following;

As a metallurgical flux
In organic synthesis
In textile and paper processing
Smoke grenades
Fingerprint detection
Disinfectant
Skin cancer treatment

Minimum Assay: >97%
Molecular Formula: ZnCl2
Molecular Weight: 136.28 g/mol
Melting Point: 283 °C
Boiling Point: 732 °C

Hazard Class: 8

Packing Group: 3

Hazard Phrases: Harmful if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prec Phrases: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.



Cas No: 7646-85-7
Einecs No: 231-592-0
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