Zinc sulfate monohydrate
Agent Name
Zinc sulfate monohydrate
CAS Number
7446-19-7
Formula
H2-O4-S.H2-O.Zn
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Sulfuric acid, zinc salt (1:1), monohydrate; Zinc sulfate, monohydrate; [ChemIDplus] Dried zinc sulfate; Zincaps; Z Span; [Merck Index] UN3077
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Solid; [Merck Index] White to cream odorless solid; [EC: EFSA] White odorless powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]
Sources/Uses
Used in calico-printing (mordant), preserving wood and skins, bleaching paper, clarifying glue, and electrodepositing zinc; Also used as a chemical reagent, ophthalmic astringent, zinc supplement, and veterinary astringent and emetic; [Merck Index] Used as a zinc source in animal feeds; [EC: EFSA] Used as an herbicide to control moss on buildings, walkways, patios, and lawns; [Reference #1] Permitted for use as an inert ingredient in non-food pesticide products; [EPA]
Comments
A skin and mucous membrane irritant; [Merck Index] A severe eye irritant; [EC: EFSA] No signs of toxicity in 3-month oral human study at 10 mg/kg/day; [Reference #1] A mild skin and severe eye irritant (may cause serious eye injury); Harmful by ingestion; [Alfa Aesar MSDS] See "Zinc sulfate."
Reference Link #1
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
MAK
0.1 mg/m3 (respirable fraction), 2 mg/m3 (inhalable fraction) for Zn inorg. cmpnds
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Environmentally hazardous substances, solid, n.o.s."
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: