| Identification | |
| Name: | Zinc chloride |
| Synonyms: | Zinc chloride solution; Zinc chloride, anhydrous; Zinc Chloride, MB Grade (1.08811); Zincchlorideultradry |
| CAS: | 7646-85-7 |
| EINECS: | 231-592-0 |
| Molecular Formula: | ZnCl2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 136.3 |
| InChI: | InChI=1/2ClH.Zn/h2*1H;/q;;+2/p-2 |
| Molecular Structure: |  |
| Properties | |
| Transport: | UN 2331 |
| Density: | 2.91g/cm3 |
| Stability: | Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. |
| Appearance: | clear to cloudy colorless or faintly yellow |
| Report: |
Zinc and its compounds are on the Community Right-To-Know List. Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. EPA Genetic Toxicology Program. |
| Packinggroup: | I |
| HS Code: | 28273600 |
| Sensitive: | Hygroscopic |
| Color: | white |
| Usage: | Battery electrolyte; metal processing and galvanization; metal and stone cements; cold water glue; deodorant; disinfectant and preservative for medical specimens and embalming; lumber treatment; fibre and textile processing and dyeing; solvent for cellulose; dehydrating agent; corrosion inhibitor for water treatment; reverse emulsion breaker for oil refining. |
| Safety Data | |
| Hazard Symbols |
C:Corrosive
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