ZINC FORMATE Chemical Properties

Melting point:

>250°C (dec.)

Density 

2,21 g/cm³

RTECS 

LR0725000

form 

powder

color 

White

Water Solubility 

Soluble in water (52 g/L at 20°C).

Merck 

14,10137

CAS DataBase Reference

557-41-5(CAS DataBase Reference)

EPA Substance Registry System

Zinc formate (557-41-5)

Safety Information

Risk Statements 

20/21/22

Safety Statements 

26-36/37/39

TSCA 

No

HazardClass 

9

HS Code 

2915120090

Hazardous Substances Data

557-41-5(Hazardous Substances Data)

MSDS

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ZINC FORMATE Usage And Synthesis

Chemical Properties

colorless; readily forms dihydrate; can be obtained from reaction between zinc carbonate and formic acid [MER06] [CRC10]

Uses

Zinc formate is used as a pharmaceutical intermediate.

General Description

ZINC FORMATE is a white crystalline solid. ZINC FORMATE is soluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. ZINC FORMATE is used as a catalyst in chemical processing and as a waterproofing agent.

Air & Water Reactions

Soluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

Salts, basic, such as ZINC FORMATE, are generally soluble in water. The resulting solutions contain moderate concentrations of hydroxide ions and have pH's greater than 7.0. They react as bases to neutralize acids. These neutralizations generate heat, but less or far less than is generated by neutralization of the bases in reactivity group 10 (Bases) and the neutralization of amines. They usually do not react as either oxidizing agents or reducing agents but such behavior is not impossible.

Health Hazard

EYES: May cause corneal opacity, iritis, conjunctivitis. SKIN: May be irritating. INGESTION: Nausea and vomiting.

Fire Hazard

Behavior in Fire: Moderate hazard. May emit toxic fumes of zinc compounds.

Purification Methods

It crystallises from water (3mL/g). [Beilstein 2 H 16, 2 I 14, 2 II 21, 2 III 25, 2 IV 17.]

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