Zinc nitrate

Agent Name
Zinc nitrate
CAS Number
7779-88-6
Formula
H-N-O3.1/2Zn
Major Category
Metals
Zinc nitrate formula graphical representation
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

Exposure Assessment

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

Adverse Effects

Methemoglobinemia
MetHgb is secondary toxic effect

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Processes