Zinc sulphate

IUPAC Name:zinc sulfate
Molecular Formula: O₄SZn
Molecular Weight: 161.471600 g/mol
Appearance: Colorless to slightly green, odorless solid
Melting Point: 100°C
Boiling Point: 330 °C at 760 mmHg
EINECS: 231-793-3
Density: 1.31 g/mL at 20 °C
Water Solubility: Soluble
Merck: 14,10159
Synonyms of Zinc sulfate (CAS NO.7733-02-0): AI3-03967 ; Bonazen ; Bufopto zinc sulfate ; CCRIS 3664 ; Caswell No. 927 ; Complexonat ; EINECS 231-793-3 ; EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 089001 ; HSDB 1063 ; Medizinc ; NSC 135806 ; NSC 32677 ; NU-Z ; Neozin ; OP-Thal-zin ; Optised ; Optraex ; Orazinc ; Prefrin-Z ; Solvezinc ; Solvezink ; Sulfate de zinc ; Sulfate de zinc [French] ; Sulfuric acid zinc salt (VAN) ; Sulfuric acid, zinc salt ; Sulfuric acid, zinc salt (1:1) ; UNII-0J6Z13X3WO ; Verazinc ; Visine-ac ; White copperas ; White vitriol ; White vitriol (VAN) ; Zinc sulfate (1:1) ; Zinc sulfate (ZnSO4) ; Zinc sulfate anhydrous ; Zinc sulphate ; Zinc vitriol ; Zinc vitriol (VAN) ; Zinc-200 ; Zincate ; Zinci Sulfas ; Zincomed ; Zincum Sulfuricum ; Zink-Gro ; Zinklet ; Zinkosite ; component of Phenylzin 
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  Zinc sulfate (CAS NO.7733-02-0) is used to supply zinc in fertilizers, animal feeds , and agricultural sprays. it is used in making lithopone, in electrolytes for zinc plating, as a mordant in dyeing, as a preservative for skins and leather and in medicine as an emetic.

 Zinc sulfate (CAS NO.7733-02-0) can  be prepared by adding solid zinc to a copper(II) sulfate solution. Zn + CuSO₄ → ZnSO₄ + Cu

Safety Information of Zinc sulfate (CAS NO.7733-02-0):
Hazard Codes:Xn,Xi  ,N
Risk Statements:52/53-50/53-41-22-51/53
52/53:Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
50/53:Very Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
41:Risk of serious damage to eyes
22:Harmful if swallowed
51/53:Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment      
Safety Statements:61-39-26-60
61:Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet
39:Wear eye/face protection
26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
60:This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste       
RIDADR:UN 3082 9/PG 3
WGK Germany:3
RTECS:ZH5260000

First Aid Measures of Zinc sulfate (CAS NO.7733-02-0):
Ingestion:Seek medical attention. If individual is drowsy or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth; place individual on the left side with the head down. Contact a physician, medical facility, or poison control center for advice about whether to induce vomiting. If possible, do not leave individual unattended.
Inhalation:If fumes or combustion products are inhaled, remove to fresh air. Lay victim down and keep warm and rested. If breathing is shallow, or has stopped, ensure clear airway and apply resuscitation. Transport to a hospital or doctor immediately.
Skin:If this product comes into contact with skin, wash skin with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing and footwear. Ensure contaminated clothing is thoroughly washed before using again. Transport to hospital or doctor if symptoms develop.
Eyes:If this product comes into contact with eyes, hold eyes open and wash continuously for 15 minutes with running water. Ensure irrigation under eyelids by occasionally lifting eyelids. Do not attempt to remove contact lenses unless trained. Transport to a hospital or doctor immediately.
Storage of Zinc sulfate (CAS NO.7733-02-0): Keep well closed.