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Zinc chloride

EMPROVE® API, Ph. Eur., BP, JP, USP

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Synonym(s):

Zinc chloride, Zinc dichloride

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Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
Cl2Zn
CAS Number:
7646-85-7
Molecular Weight:
136.30
MDL number:
MFCD00011295
UNSPSC Code:
12352302

Agency

BP
JP
Ph. Eur.
USP

Quality Level

600

product line

EMPROVE® API

form

powder

mp

287-304 °C

application(s)

pharmaceutical

storage temp.

2-25°C

InChI

1S/2ClH.Zn/h2*1H;/q;;+2/p-2

InChI key

JIAARYAFYJHUJI-UHFFFAOYSA-L

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General description

We provide industry-leading production know-how and comprehensive regulatory support for high-quality APIs, backed by nearly 200 years of experience. From a complete portfolio of innovative folates to custom synthesis, our customized and scalable solutions meet your specific production needs. As part of our EMPROVE® Program, our raw materials are offered with extensive documentation facilitating compliance of your pharma and biopharma product, full supply chain transparency and risk mitigation. Our SAFC® portfolio of high-quality products for biopharmaceutical and pharmaceutical formulation and production withstands strict quality control procedures and is produced according to applicable cGMP guidelines.

Application

Zinc chloride is used in mouth hygiene, as trace element in clinical nutrition, insulin and infusion solutions. Zinc Chloride Emprove® API is manufactured according to ICH Q7 guidelines.

Legal Information

Emprove is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany
SAFC is a registered trademark of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

Signal Word

Danger

Hazard Statements

H302,H314,H335,H410

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. 4 Oral - Aquatic Acute 1 - Aquatic Chronic 1 - Eye Dam. 1 - Skin Corr. 1B - STOT SE 3

Target Organs

Respiratory system

Storage Class Code

8B - Non-combustible corrosive hazardous materials

WGK

WGK 3

Flash Point(F)

Not applicable

Flash Point(C)

Not applicable

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