Appearance
White crystals
Function
Zinc acetate has been used in lozenges for treating the common cold. Zinc acetate can also be used to treat zinc deficiencies. As an oral daily supplement it is used to inhibit the body's absorption of copper as part of the treatment for Wilson's disease. Zinc acetate is also sold as an astringent in the form of an ointment, a topical lotion, or combined with an antibiotic such as erythromycin for the topical treatment of acne. It is commonly sold as a topical anti-itch ointment.
Synonyms
Zinc Acetate DH Crystal USP ACS; Zinc Acetate Crystal USP ACS; Unitate ZA22; Acetic acid, Zinc salt; Dicarbomethoxyzinc
Storage
Keep in a tightly closed container, stored in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Protect against physical damage. Isolate from incompatible substances.
Packages
- 100 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
- 250 Gram HDPE WM Bottle
- 5 kg. HDPE OH Pail
- 25 lb. Fiber Drum
- 25 kg. Fiber Drum
- 100 lb. Fiber Drum
- 100 lb. Bag
- 50 kg. Bag
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industry
- Pharmaceutical
Product Class
- Acs/reagent
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 S 2 CL 85
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: N/A
- Melting Point: 100 øC
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 219.51 g/mol