Basic information
- CAS
7446-20-0- Standard SMILES
O.O.O.O.O.O.O.O=S(=O)([O-])[O-].[Zn+2]- InChIKey
RZLVQBNCHSJZPX-UHFFFAOYSA-L- Molecular formula
- ZnSO4. 7H2O
- Average molar mass
- 287.6 g/mol
- Monoisotopic mass
- 285.95482447
Overview
Zinc sulfate heptahydrate is a hydrate that is the heptahydrate form of zinc sulfate. It is a hydrate and a metal sulfate. It contains a zinc sulfate.
Names & identifiers
- Preferred name
- Zinc Sulfate Heptahydrate
- IUPAC
- zinc;sulfate;heptahydrate
- English name
- Zinc sulfate heptahydrate
- Molecular formula
- H14O11SZn
- Molecular weight
- 287.56
Names & synonyms
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Database identifiers
- CAS
7446-20-0- PubChem CID
- 62640
- DTXSID
DTXSID0040175- ChEBI
CHEBI:32312- UNII
- N57JI2K7WP
- EC Number
- 616-097-3
Properties
Computed structural properties
- Topological polar surface area
- 95.6 Ų
- Hydrogen bond donors
- 7
- Hydrogen bond acceptors
- 11
- Rotatable bonds
- 0
- Heavy atoms
- 13
- Formal charge
- 0
- Complexity
- 62.2
Experimental & physicochemical properties
Physical Description
Dry Powder
GRANULES OR CRYSTALLINE POWDER.
Physicochemical properties
- Melting point
- 100 °C · 100 °C
- Density
- 1.957 · 1.957
- bulk density
- 800 · 800-1000kg/m3
- storage temp.
- 5 °C · Store at +5°C to +30°C.
- solubility
- 2 O: · H2O: soluble100mg/mL, clear, colorless
- form
- Solid
- Specific Gravity
- 1.97 · 1.97
- color
- White
- PH
- 4 · 4-6 (50g/l, H2O, 20℃)
- Odor
- odorless, astringent taste
- Water Solubility
- 960 g/L · 960 g/L
- Sensitive
- Hygroscopic
- Merck
- 14 · 14,10159
- Stability
- Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Hygroscopic - protect from moisture.
- Cosmetics Ingredients Functions
- ORAL CAREASTRINGENTANTIPLAQUEANTIMICROBIAL
- InChI
- 1S/H2O4S.7H2O.Zn/c1-5(2,3)4;;;;;;;;/h(H2,1,2,3,4);7*1H2;/q;;;;;;;;+2/p-2
- InChIKey
- RZLVQBNCHSJZPX-UHFFFAOYSA-L
- SMILES
- O.O.O.O.O.O.O.[Zn++].[O-]S([O-])(=O)=O
- CAS DataBase Reference
- 7446 · 7446-20-0(CAS DataBase Reference)
- SCOGS (Select Committee on GRAS Substances)
- Zinc sulfate
- Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS)
- ZINC SULFATE
- FDA 21 CFR
- 182.8997 · 182.8997; 182.90; 310.545;558.258; 582.5997; 582.80
- EWG's Food Scores
- 3 · 3-4
- NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
- zinc sulfate
- FDA UNII
- 57 JI2K7WP · N57JI2K7WP
- NCI Drug Dictionary
- zinc sulfate
- ATC code
- 12 CB01,B05XA18 · A12CB01,B05XA18
- EPA Substance Registry System
- Sulfuric acid, zinc salt (1:1), heptahydrate (7446-20-0)
- UNSPSC Code
- 51241886 · 51241886
- NACRES
- 71 · NA.71
- Symbol(GHS)
- 5 · GHS05,GHS07,GHS09
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- 302 · H302-H318-H410
- Precautionary statements
- 264 · P264-P270-P273-P280-P301+P312-P305+P351+P338
- Hazard Codes
- Xn,N,Xi
- Risk Statements
- 22 · 22-41-50/53-36/38
- Safety Statements
- 22 · 22-26-39-46-60-61-25
- RIDADR
- 3077 · UN 3077 9/PG 3
- WGK Germany
- 3 · 3
- RTECS
- 5300000 · ZH5300000
- TSCA
- Yes
- HazardClass
- 9 · 9
- PackingGroup
- III
- HS Code
- 28332600 · 28332600
- Storage Class
- 13 · 13 - Non Combustible Solids
- Hazard Classifications
- 4 OralAquatic · Acute Tox. 4 OralAquatic Acute 1Aquatic Chronic 1Eye Dam. 1
- Toxicity
- 50 orally · LD50 orally in Rabbit: 1260 mg/kg
- Limited Quantities
- 5 kg · 5.0 kg (11 lbs) (solid)
- Excepted Quantities
- Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L)
Safety & regulation
GHS classification
GHS Classification
Danger
H302 (85.5%): Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
P261, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P301+P317, P302+P352, P304+P340, P305+P351+P338, P305+P354+P338, P317, P319, P321, P330, P332+P317, P337+P317, P362+P364, P391, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)
Aggregated GHS information provided per 399 reports by companies from 11 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.
Danger
H302: Harmful if swallowed [Warning Acute toxicity, oral]
Hazard information
Regulatory Information
Chemical: Sulfuric acid, zinc salt (1:1), heptahydrate
Regulation (EC) No 1831/2003 (amended)
Sulfuric acid, zinc salt (1:1), heptahydrate is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of Sulfuric acid, zinc salt (1:1), heptahydrate are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)
Zinc sulphate, heptahydrate: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard
Hazard Classes and Categories
Acute Tox. 4 (85.5%)
Acute toxicity - category 4
Acute toxicity (Oral) - Category 4
Acute toxicity (Oral) - Category 4
Safety & protection
First Aid Measures
Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .
Spillage Disposal
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.
Toxicology
Signs and Symptoms
Cough. Sore throat. Shortness of breath.
Redness.
Redness. Pain. Loss of vision.
Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.
Safety data
- wgk
- 3
- tsca
- Yes
- rtecs
- ZH5300000
- ridadr
- UN 3077 9/PG 3
- hs_code
- 28332600
- Toxicity
- LD50 orally in Rabbit: 1260 mg/kg
- risk_code
- 22-41-50/53-36/38
- Signal word
- Danger
- Symbol(GHS)
- GHS05,GHS07,GHS09
- hazard_code
- Xn,N,Xi
- safety_code
- 22-26-39-46-60-61-25
- hazard_class
- 9
- Storage Class
- 13 - Non Combustible Solids
- packing_group
- III
- Hazard statements
- H302-H318-H410
- Limited Quantities
- 5.0 kg (11 lbs) (solid)
- Excepted Quantities
- Max Inner Pack (30g or 30ml) and Max Outer Pack (1Kg or 1L)
- Hazard Classifications
- Acute Tox. 4 OralAquatic Acute 1Aquatic Chronic 1Eye Dam. 1
- Precautionary statements
- P264-P270-P273-P280-P301+P312-P305+P351+P338
Chemistry & industry
Pharmacology
FDA Pharmacological Classification
ZINCUM SULPHURICUM
Copper Absorption Inhibitor [EPC]; Decreased Copper Ion Absorption [PE]
ZINC SULFATE HEPTAHYDRATE
Copper Absorption Inhibitor [EPC]; Decreased Copper Ion Absorption [PE]
Uses & manufacturing
Applications
Uses(1) Zinc sulfate heptahydrate can be used as mordant dyeing, wood preservatives, paper bleaching agent, it can be also used in medicine, synthetic fibers, electrolysis, electroplating, pesticides and production of zinc, etc. (2) It can be used for the preparation of zinc medicine, astringents, etc. (3) It can be used as mordant, wood preservatives, bleach paper industry, it is also used in medicine, synthetic fibers, electrolysis, electroplating, pesticides and production of zinc, etc. (4) Zinc sulfate is zinc supplement of dietary, the component of many enzymes, proteins, such as ribose animals involved in carbohydrate and fat metabolism, and it can catalyze interconversion of pyruvate and lactate, it can promote growth. Zinc deficiency can lead to incomplete keratosis, stunted growth and deterioration of the hair, and it can affect animal reproductive function. (5) Zinc sulfate is allowed to use in food supplements of zinc. China allows to use it in salt, the used of amount is 500mg /kg; in foods for infants and young children is 113~318mg/kg; in dairy products is 130~250mg/kg; in grains and their products is 80~160rag/kg; in liquid and drink milk drinks is 22.5~44mg/kg. (6) It is mainly used for man-made fibers coagulating liquid. In printing and dyeing industry, it is used as mordant, salt-stained blue Lamine alkali agent. It is main raw material of manufacturing inorganic pigments (e.g. lithopone), other zinc salts (e.g. zinc stearate, basic zinc carbonate) and zinc-containing catalyst. It is used as wood preservatives and leather, bone glue clarifying and preserving agents. In pharmaceutical industry, it is used as emetic. It can also be used to prevent diseases and fruit tree nurseries and cable manufacturing zinc fertilizer and so on. It can be used as nutritional supplements (zinc enhancer) and the like in food-grade product. (7) It can be used as analytical reagents, mordant and the phosphor matrix.
Useszinc sulfate is a cosmetic astringent and biocide produced through the reaction of sulfuric acid with zinc. It can cause irritation to the skin and mucous membranes, and may cause an allergic reaction.
UsesPreparation of complexometric titrant
UsesAs mordant in calico-printing; preserving wood and skins; with hypochlorite for bleaching paper; manufacture of lithopone and other zinc salts; clarifying glue; electrodepositing Zn; also as reagent in analytical chemistry.
UsesZinc sulfate heptahydrate is widely used as a coagulant in the production of rayon. It finds an application in the manufacturing of calico printing, wood preservation and lithopone. It is the source of zinc which is supplied in animal feeds, fertilizers and agricultural sprays. It is utilized as electrolytes for zinc plating and surface treating agents. It is also used as a mordant in dyeing, preservative for skin and leather and in medicine as an astringent and emetic.
UsesZinc sulfate (ZnSO47H2O) is also known as zinc vitriol or white copper. In addition to being used to make rayon, zinc sulfate is used as a wood preservative, a dietary supplement, an animal feed, and as a mordant to prevent dyes from running in printed textiles. It can also be used to stanch bleeding.
General DescriptionZinc sulfate heptahydrate has various industrial applications. It is widely employed as an electrolyte for zinc electroplating and for the storage of solar energy in various solar appliances. Its crystals exhibit diamagnetism.
Upstream & downstream products
Upstream raw materials
Downstream products
Suppliers100 total
Additional notes
DefinitionChEBI: A hydrate that is the heptahydrate form of zinc sulfate.
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