ZINC SULFITE Property

EPA Substance Registry System

Sulfurous acid, zinc salt (1:1) (13597-44-9)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H318Causes serious eye damage

Precautionary statements

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

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

P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P330Rinse mouth.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

ZINC SULFITE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

White, crystalline powder. Absorbs oxygen from the air to form sulfate. Loses 2H2O at 100C; decomposes at 200C. Soluble in sulfurous acid; insoluble in cold water and alcohol; decomposes in hot water.

Uses

Preservative for anatomical specimens.