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Zinc acetate

C4H6O4Zn

Product information

Zinc acetate

Zinc acetate is the zinc salt of acetic acid and usually presents as a white, crystalline powder. It is water-soluble and characterized by a slightly acidic taste. This compound is classified as one of the inorganic zinc salts and is an important source of the essential trace element zinc. In the human body, it plays a role in immune function and wound healing. Due to its properties, it is an ingredient in many medical and technical products. Zinc acetate is usually produced by the reaction of zinc or zinc oxide with acetic acid.

Application

Zinc acetate has diverse applications, particularly in the pharmaceutical and medical fields. It is often used in lozenges and nasal sprays to shorten the duration and alleviate the symptoms of common colds. Due to its astringent and antimicrobial effects, it is an ingredient in mouthwashes and creams for treating skin conditions like acne. In the textile industry, it serves as a mordant when dyeing fabrics. Furthermore, zinc acetate is used as a dietary supplement to treat zinc deficiency and is an important reagent in the laboratory.

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25kg | BigBags

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Specification

Molecular Formula : Na4P2O7 , Na4P2O7·10H2O

Molecular Weight: Anhydrous 265.90, Decahydrate 446.10

CAS: Anhydrous 7722-88-5 Decahydrate 13472-36-1

SpecificationGB 1886.339-2021FCC VII
ContentAnhydrous(Na4P2O7),w/%96.5-100.595.0-100.5
Decahydrate(Na4P2O7·10H2O),w/%              ≥98.0————
Insoluble Substances,w/%         ≤0.20.2
pH value(10g/L Solution )9.9-10.7————
Orthophosphate,mg/kg           ≤Passes Test————
Arsenic (As),mg/kg              ≤3.03.0
Heavy metal (as Pb),mg/kg        ≤10————
Lead (Pb),mg/kg                ≤4.04.0
Fluoride (as F),mg/kg            ≤50.050.0
Loss on ignition,w/%Anhydrous≤0.50.5
Decahydrate38.0-42.038.0-42.0