Zinc sulfate monohydrate

CAS Number
7446-19-7
EC Number
616-096-8

What is Zinc sulfate monohydrate?

Zinc sulfate monohydrate (CAS 7446-19-7) is an inorganic zinc salt in its stable, single-hydrate crystalline form.

Where is Zinc sulfate monohydrate used?

  • Agriculture and animal feed: corrects zinc deficiency in soils and livestock diets, improving crop yields and animal health metrics
  • Feed: meets specific nutritional targets
  • Water treatment: coagulation aid and algaecide controlling biological growth in municipal and industrial water systems
  • Pharmaceutical and food: zinc fortification source in supplements and oral rehydration formulations
  • Personal care: astringent and antimicrobial active in oral care products, eye drops, and skin formulations
  • It delivers bioavailable zinc across agriculture, nutrition, water treatment, and industrial processing applications.

Good to know: Consistent zinc content and solubility are critical sourcing requirements. Fortified food products are often subject to FCC or USP specification requirements.

Commercial specifications

  • Each grade carries distinct purity thresholds relevant to end-use compliance and regulatory standards
  • Bulk and bagged formats standard across the global chemical supply chain

Other Names (Synonyms)

zinc;sulfate;hydrate|Sulfuric acid, zinc salt (1:1), hydrate (8CI,9CI)|Solvazinc; Solvezink|Zinc(II) sulfate xhydrate|Sulfuric acid, zinc salt (1:1), monohydrate|Zinc(II) sulfate monohydrate

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What are the physical properties of Zinc sulfate monohydrate?

Melting Point decomposes at 238°C [KIR84]
Density 1.005 g/mL at 25 °C
Appearance White, free-flowing powder. Soluble in water; insoluble in alcohol.
Color White
Form Powder
Water Solubility Soluble in water and alcohol.
pH 4.0-5.6 (20°C, 50g/L in H2O)
Log P -1.031 (est)

How is Zinc sulfate monohydrate 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
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
H410 Very 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 sulfate monohydrate?

HS Code 28332930
UN Number 3077
ADR Class 9
Packing Group III
WGK (Germany) 3
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