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Zinc sulfate heptahydrate, 98%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Zinc sulfate heptahydrate is widely used as a coagulant in the production of rayon. It finds an application in the manufacturing of calico printing, wood preservation and lithopone. It is the source of zinc which is supplied in animal feeds, fertilizers and agricultural sprays. It is utilized as electrolytes for zinc plating and surface treating agents. It is also used as a mordant in dyeing, preservative for skin and leather and in medicine as an astringent and emetic.
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Zinc sulfate heptahydrate is widely used as a coagulant in the production of rayon. It finds an application in the manufacturing of calico printing, wood preservation and lithopone. It is the source of zinc which is supplied in animal feeds, fertilizers and agricultural sprays. It is utilized as electrolytes for zinc plating and surface treating agents. It is also used as a mordant in dyeing, preservative for skin and leather and in medicine as an astringent and emetic.
Solubility
Soluble in water and glycerol.
Notes
Incompatible with strong bases and strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
| Melting Point | 100°C |
| pH | 4.4 to 6 |
| Quantity | 500 g |
| Linear Formula | ZnSO4·7H2O |
| UN Number | UN3077 |
| Merck Index | 14,10159 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water and glycerol. |
| IUPAC Name | zinc;sulfate;heptahydrate |
| Formula Weight | 287.54 (161.43 Anhydrous) |
| Percent Purity | 98% |
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Safety and Handling
- Zinc sulfate heptahydrate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
- P305+P351+P338-IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
- P310-Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : Zinc sulfate heptahydrate, Zinc sulfate
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