Zinc chloride, ACS, PurReagent, >=99.0%

PurReagent


Synonym:  Dichlorozinc
Linear Formula:  ZnCl2
Molecular Weight:  136.29 g/mol
CAS Number: 7646-85-7

Properties

Vapour pressure 1 mmHg ( 428 °C)
Water Solubility 851 g/l (20 °C)
Assay Purity >=99%
M pt. 293 °C
Density 2.93 g/cm3 (22 °C)
Form Solid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H302,H314,H335,H410
Precautionary Statement  P260 - P273 - P280 - P301 + P312 - P303 + P361 + P353 - P305 + P351 + P338
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 8A - Combustible corrosive hazardous materials
UN Number 2331

Description

Application
Zinc chloride is widely used in the manufacture of batteries pharmaceuticals textiles metal finishing soldering fluxes wood preservatives and chemical synthesis as well as in laboratory research.

Purpose
The primary purpose of zinc chloride is to act as a catalyst dehydrating agent and flux facilitating various chemical reactions and metal processing operations.

General Description
Zinc chloride is a white highly water-soluble inorganic salt with strong hygroscopic properties and is widely used as a chemical reagent in industrial and laboratory applications.