| Item # | Z1006 |
|---|---|
| Weight | N/A |
| Dimensions | N/A |
| Material Grade | Technical |
| Available Size(s) | 55.115lb, 500g, 2.5kg |
| Manufacturer | |
| Packaging Type | Bag, Poly |
| CAS # | 7646-85-7 |
| Safety Data Sheet | View/Download SDS |
| Sample COA | View/Download Sample COA |
Suitable for industrial uses.
Zinc Chloride, Technical – ZnCl₂ | CAS 7646-85-7
Product Overview
Zinc Chloride, Technical Grade, is a white to off-white hygroscopic salt commonly used in industrial, metallurgical, and chemical processing applications. This grade is not intended for food, pharmaceutical, or analytical use but offers excellent solubility and reactivity, making it effective in fluxes, wood treatment, textile processing, and galvanizing. Its strong Lewis acid properties enable a wide range of chemical applications in both aqueous and non-aqueous systems.
Key Industries
- Metal Processing – Used as a flux in soldering and galvanizing to clean and prepare metal surfaces
- Textiles – Applied as a mordant and chemical reagent in fabric treatment
- Wood Preservation – Used in formulations for protecting timber against rot and insects
- Chemical Manufacturing – Serves as a dehydrating agent and catalyst in synthesis reactions
- Batteries & Electronics – Found in dry cell battery electrolytes and etching solutions
- Petroleum Industry – Utilized in oil well completion fluids and corrosion inhibitors
Packaging Options
Zinc Chloride, Technical Grade is available in a variety of packaging sizes suitable for industrial and manufacturing needs. Custom packaging options are available upon request to support specific process or storage requirements.
PubChem CID
5727
Molecular Formula
Cl2Zn
Molecular Weight
136.3
Synonyms
Dichlorozinc Zinc dichloride Zinkchloride Zinc(II) chloride Zintrace Zinkchlorid
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