ZINC SULFITE DIHYDRATE Property

Melting point:

200 °C (dec.)(lit.)

solubility 

insoluble in ethanol

form 

white powder

color 

white

Water Solubility 

0.01733mol/kg H2O (25°C) [KRU93]; decomposed by hot H2O; soluble H2SO3 [HAW93]

Safety

Risk Statements 

36/37/38

Safety Statements 

26-36/37/39

WGK Germany 

3

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Hazard statements

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements

P261Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P405Store locked up.

ZINC SULFITE DIHYDRATE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

white, crystal(s) powder(s); absorbs atmospheric oxygen, and is oxidized to sulfate; used as a preservative for anatomical specimens [HAW93]