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Zinc nitrate hexahydrate, Puratronic™, 99.998% (metals basis), Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
Zinc nitrate hexahydrate is used as an analytical reagent, catalyst and as a mordant in dyeing. It finds application in electro galvanizing, rubber industry and in the water treatment industry. It is widely used as the precursor for the synthesis of zinc oxide. It is employed in the preparation of the steel phosphating agent. In the field of agriculture, it is used for nourishing and protecting fruit trees from acid rain.
This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.
Specifications
Specifications
| Melting Point | ∼36°C |
| Color | White |
| Physical Form | Crystalline Aggregates |
| Quantity | 50 g |
| Linear Formula | Zn(NO3)2·6H2O |
| UN Number | UN1514 |
| Merck Index | 14,10144 |
| Solubility Information | Soluble in water and alcohol. |
| IUPAC Name | zinc;dinitrate;hexahydrate |
| Formula Weight | 297.47 (189.38 Anhydrous) |
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Safety and Handling
- Zinc nitrate hexahydrate
- Danger
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 2
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
- Oxidising solid Category 2
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- Specific target organ toxicity Category 3
- H272-May intensify fire; oxidiser.
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H318-Causes serious eye damage.
- H335-May cause respiratory irritation.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H411-Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P220-Keep/Store away from clothing/combustible materials.
- P280-Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- P304+P340-IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- 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 : Nitric acid, zinc salt, hexahydrate
RUO – Research Use Only
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