Salts & Minerals
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Zinc acetate
CAS Number
557-34-6
EC Number
209-170-2
E Number
E641
What is Zinc acetate?
Zinc acetate (CAS 557-34-6), also designated E650 in food applications, is an inorganic zinc salt.
Where is Zinc acetate used?
- Food and nutraceutical: zinc fortification agent and approved preservative
- Pharmaceutical: active ingredient in throat lozenges and oral zinc supplements targeting zinc deficiency
- Polymer and plastics manufacturing: catalyst or catalyst precursor
- Personal care: oral care products and topical preparations requiring antimicrobial activity and astringency
- It is used in the production of polyesters and polylactic acid resins.
Commercial specifications
- Packaging ranges from small quantities for pharmaceutical compounding to bulk bags for manufacturing volumes
Other Names (Synonyms)
Zn(OAc)2|Zn(II)Ac2|Zinc(II) acetate|Acetic acid, zinc(II) salt|Acetic acid, zinc salt (2:1)|acetic acid, zinc salt|E650
What are the physical properties of Zinc acetate?
Melting Point 237 °C (decomp)
Boiling Point 908°C
Density 1.735 g/cm³
Flash Point 12 °C
Appearance White crystalline powder
Color Yellow to brown to gray-green
Form Powder
Water Solubility Soluble in water, alcohol, dilute mineral acids and alkalies.
Vapor Pressure 0.001Pa at 25℃
Log P -1.28
How is Zinc acetate classified and handled safely? Learn More
Danger
GHS05· Corrosive GHS07· Irritant GHS09· Environmental Hazard
Hazard Statements
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H318 Causes serious eye damage
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary Statements
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Which trade and regulatory codes apply to Zinc acetate?
HS Code 29152990
UN Number 3077
ADR Class 9
Packing Group III
Storage Class 11 - Combustible Solids
WGK (Germany) 3