Anhydrous zinc chloride

Anhydrous zinc chloride - it is an inorganic chemical compound with the formula ZnCl2. It is obtained in the reaction of hydrochloric acid and zinc. It is in a solid, odorless form. It is a strongly hygroscopic substance, well soluble in water, ethanol and methanol. It is used as an anhydrous drying agent. Zinc chloride is used as a mordant in textile printing. It is used as a flux for cleaning soldered surfaces. It is used as an electrolyte for the production of galvanic cells. Zinc chloride is used as an intermediate (ingredient) in batteries. Zinc chloride is used in chemical laboratories and for the production of soldering pastes and ion exchangers. Product for professional use only.

It is also used:

• As a casting flux,
• As a semi-finished product, including for batteries, for coating metal surfaces,
• Used in chemical laboratories;
• Used to regulate processes other than polymerization and vending,
• antifreeze,
• Surfactant

Additional features:

Substance name: anhydrous zinc chloride
Synonyms: zinc dichloride, zinc(II) chloride
Chemical formula: ZnCl2
Molar mass: 136.29 g/mol
Physical state: solid, powder
Colour: white
pH : 5 (100g/L)
Solubility in water: very good
Density: 2.93g/cm3
Decomposition temperature: 360ºC

Hazard statements:

• H302 Harmful if swallowed.
• H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
• H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
• H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Precautionary statements:

• P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
• P273 Avoid release to the environment.
• P304+P340 IF INHALED:
• Remove victim to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
• P391 Collect spillage.
• P405 Store locked up.
• P501 Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.