Zinc Acetate

Specifications

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.

1. 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