Zinc formate
Agent Name
Zinc formate
CAS Number
557-41-5
Formula
C-H2-O2.1/2Zn
Major Category
Metals
Synonyms
Formic acid, zinc salt; Zinc diformate; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Metals, Inorganic Compounds
Description
Dihydrate: White solid; [Hawley] White odorless powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used as catalyst (methanol production), waterproofing agent (textiles), and antiseptic; [Hawley]
Comments
Readily forms dihydrate; [Merck Index] May cause skin irritation; May cause corneal opacity; [CAMEO] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Zinc."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
MAK
0.1 mg/m3 (respirable fraction), 2 mg/m3 (inhalable fraction) for Zn inorg. cmpnds
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: