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ZINC ACETATE DIHYDRATE ACS/USP

Synonyms:		Acetic acid, zinc salt, dihydrate; Zinc diacetate; Zine acetate 2HY			
CAS No:		5970-45-6
Formula:		(CH3COO)2Zn * 2H2O
F.W.:			219.51

Appearance:		Colorless or white crystals with a faint odor of Acetic Acid

Identification (IR):				To pass test

Assay:						98.0 – 101.0 %

pH of a 5% solution:			6.0 - 7.0 @ 25°C

Insoluble matter:				0.005 % maximum

Chloride (Cl):				5 ppm maximum

Sulfate (SO4):				0.005 % maximum

Calcium (Ca):				0.005 % maximum

Magnesium (Mg):				0.005 % maximum

Potassium (K):				0.01 % maximum

Sodium (Na):				0.05 % maximum

Iron (Fe):					5 ppm maximum

Lead (Pb):					0.002 % maximum

Arsenic:					3 ppm maximum

Alkalies And alkaline earths:		0.2% maximum

Effective: 12/15/10