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Zinc Chloride

CAS 7646-85-7 · Cl2Zn
Hazard class
Danger — Irritant / harmful, Corrosive, Environmental hazard
Pictograms
Irritant / harmfulCorrosiveEnvironmental hazard
H-statements
  • H302 Harmful if swallowed
  • H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
  • H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
Corrosion inhibitorIntermediatePlating agentFlux agentSoil amendments (fertilizers)Stabilizing agent
Workplace exposure limits
NIOSH REL TWA 1 mg/m3 ST 2 mg/m3
OSHA PEL TWA 1 mg/m3
IDLH 50 mg/m3
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
Dichlorozinc · Zinkchloride · Zinc(II) chloride · Zintrace · Zinc chloride fume · Zinc chloride (ZnCl2) · Zinkchlorid · Zine dichloride
Molecular weight
136.3 g/mol
Data source
Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI
Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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