FORMULA: ZnCl2
MOLECULAR WEIGHT: 136.29
CAS REGISTRATION NUMBER: 7646-85-7
EC NUMBER: 201-064-4
UN NUMBER: 2331
USES: CoastalZinc 98% zinc chloride anhydrous is widely used
as catalyst for organic synthesis, as corrosion inhibitor in cooling tower water treatment and other industrial
applications.
Typical Properties of Zinc Chloride:
| Item | Standard |
| Assay (As ZnCl2) | 98% Min |
| Basic Salt (As ZnO) | 1.8% Max |
| Sulfate (SO4) | 0.01% Max |
| Iron (Fe) | 5 ppm Max |
| Lead (Pb) | 5 ppm Max |
| Cadmium (Cd) | 3 ppm Max |
| Copper (Cu) | 3 ppm Max |
| Manganese (Mn) | 5 ppm Max |
| Moisture | 0.5 % Max |
| Insoluble Acid | 0.05% Max |
| PH | 3-4 |
| Corrosion Test on Zinc Plate | Pass |
| Appearance | Powder – Granule |
USAGE
① Electrolyte of the battery
② dehydrating agent and shrinking agent for organic synthesis industry
② Catalyst for cation exchange resin
④ Solvent for the production of polypropyl
⑤ Mordant, mercerizing agent and sizing agent for dyeing and weaving industry
⑥ Production of reactive dyes and cationic dyes.
