Zinc Chloride
ALTERNATIVE NAMES
Zinc Dichloride
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
CAS
7646-85-7
EC
231-592-0
Food Code
Zinc chloride (ZnCl₂) is a white to colorless hygroscopic solid highly soluble in water and alcohol. It is a strong Lewis acid and an efficient catalyst in many organic transformations.
Zinc Chloride
APPLICATIONS
Used in galvanizing fluxes, soldering, and textile processing. In chemicals, it serves as a dehydrating agent, catalyst, and wood preservative. It also finds use in activated carbon production and battery electrolytes.
SAFETY & RISKS
Corrosive and harmful by ingestion or inhalation. Avoid contact with metals, moisture, and oxidizers. Use in closed systems with PPE.
PACKAGING
Supplied in 25 kg PE-lined drums or 200 kg containers. Store tightly closed in dry conditions, away from acids and bases.
