Zinc nitrate

Synonyms

Celloxan; Nitrate de zinc [French]; Nitric acid, zinc salt; X 4; X 4 (nitrate); Zinc dinitrate; Zinc nitrate (Zn(NO3)2); [ChemIDplus] UN1514

Category

Metals, Inorganic Compounds

Description

Colorless solid; [ICSC] White solid; mp = 45.5 deg C (trihydrate); [HSDB]

Sources/Uses

Used as mordant in dyeing; as resin catalyst; as catalyst in chemical manufacture; in medicine; as acidic catalyst; as latex coagulant; as reagent and intermediate; as source of zinc in liquid fertilizers; [HSDB]

Comments

Hexahydrate: A strong oxidizer; Poses dangerous fire and explosion hazard; [Hawley] A skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritant; May be more hazardous when hydrated; [ICSC] A skin, eye, nose, and throat irritant; [HSDB] A strong oxidizing agent; Reacts violently with combustible and reducing substances; A skin, eye, nose, and throat irritant; [CAMEO] An irritant; Targets blood and CNS; [MSDSonline] See "Zinc." See "NITRATES and NITRITES."

Biomedical References

0.1 mg/m3 (respirable fraction), 2 mg/m3 (inhalable fraction) for Zn inorg. cmpnds

MetHgb is secondary toxic effect

Processes

Industrial Processes with risk of exposure:

• Plastic Composites Manufacturing
• Textiles (Printing, Dyeing, or Finishing)