Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Zinc chloride?

Zinc chloride is an inorganic chemical compound with the molecular formula ZnCl₂ and a CAS Number of 7646-85-7. It is available in two forms: 1. Anhydrous and 2. Solution or Liquid.

How is Anhydrous Zinc chloride and Zinc chloride solution manufactured?

Zinc dichloride in anhydrous form is synthesized by treating zinc with Hydrogen chloride. Zinc dichloride in aqueous form is prepared by treating Zinc with Hydrochloric acid.

What are the properties of Anhydrous Zinc chloride and Zinc chloride solution?

Anhydrous Zinc chloride has exclusive properties such as high reactivity, being hygroscopic and deliquescent in nature, being highly soluble in water and ethanol, being highly corrosive to metals, being a good conductor of electricity, being Lewis acid, electrophilic, and mild in nature, and having a high specific gravity.

Zinc chloride solution has exclusive properties such as high solubility in water, being a good conductor of electricity, being slightly acidic in nature, being Lewis acid, and being volatile at higher temperatures.

What are the uses of Zinc chloride?

Zinc (II) chloride is used in various applications in industries such as pharmaceuticals and chemicals, dry cell batteries, galvanising flux, and soldering; water treatment; flame retardants; paper and printing; textiles; wood; personal care; dental care; rubber; petroleum; agriculture; and resins.

What is the available packaging for Zinc chloride anhydrous and Zinc chloride solution?

Anhydrous Zinc chloride is available in 50 Kg HDPE Drums. (Hazard Class 8 (Corrosive liquids), Identification Number UN2331, Packing Group III)
Zinc chloride liquid is available in 50 Kg HDPE Carboys, 200 Kg HDPE Drums, and 1000 L IBC tanks. (Hazard Class 8 (Corrosive liquids), Identification Number UN1840, Packing Group III)

What precautions should be taken for safe handling while using Zinc chloride?

Refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet or Safety Data Sheet. Contact us for Zinc chloride anhydrous msds and Zinc chloride solution msds.

How is Zinc chloride stored?

Zinc dichloride is stored in a cool, dry place. It is stored in a tightly closed container. Do not store it in metal containers. It is stored in a corrosive area. Store protected from moisture.

What type of Labelling is available for the Zinc (II) chloride?

General and GHS Labelling is available for Zinc (II) chloride.

What is Zinc ammonium chloride? How and where is it used?

Zinc ammonium chloride is one of the Zinc salt and is also known as Diammonium tetrachlorozincate(2-) or Double salt Zinc ammonium. It is used as a galvanizing flux in hot dip galvanizer, which promotes the greatest adhesion and alloying with the surface of the steel.