Zinc Acetate USP
| Product Name: | Zinc Acetate USP |
| Product Formula: | C4 H6 O4 Zn.2H2O |
| Molecular Weight: | 219.51 |
| CAS Number: | 5970-45-6 |
| No. | Tests | Specifications | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Description | White crystals or granules, having slight acetous odor and an astringent taste. Is slightly efflorescent | USP |
| 2 | Solubility | Freely soluble in water and in boiling alcohol; slightly soluble in alcohol | USP |
| 3 | Identification : A. Tests for Zinc B. Tests for Acetate |
Shall pass the test Shall pass the test |
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| 4 | pH | Between 6.0 and 8.0 | USP |
| 5 | In soluble matter | Max. 0.005% | USP |
| 6 | Arsenic | Max. 3 ppm | USP |
| 7 | Lead | Max. 0.002% | USP |
| 8 | Chloride | Max. 0.005% | USP |
| 9 | Sulfate | Max. 0.010% | USP |
| 10 | Alkalies and alkaline earths | Max. 0.2 % | USP |
| 11 | Assay as C4 H6 O4 Zn.2H2O | 98.0 % to 102.0 % | USP |
Storage: Store in a well-closed container at a temperature not exceeding 25°C, protected from direct sunlight and Moisture, unless otherwise specified.
Retest Period: 2 years from the date of manufacture.
