Description:
Zinc Sulphate - Agriculture grade is classified as antimicrobial, antiplaque, astringent, oral care. It is produced by treating virtually any zinc containing material (metal, minerals, oxides) with sulfuric acid. it is a moderately water and acid soluble. It has an astringent taste, and is strongly diamagnetic.
Zinc Sulphate - Food Grade is used as a nutritional supplement & suitable for all food, beverage, nutritional supplements and personal care applications. Zinc Sulphate is an inorganic compound and dietary supplement. As a supplement it is used to treat Zinc deficiency and to prevent the condition in those at high risk.
CAS: 7446-19-7
INCI Name: Zinc sulphate/White vitriol Goslarite
Agriculture Grade :
Molecular Formula: ZnSO4 · H2O
Molecular Weight: 179.47
Properties:
Physical State: Crystals
Color: White
Odor: Odorless
pH: 4.4-6 (5% aq soln)
Freezing/Melting Point: 100°C
Decomposition Temperature: > 500°C
Solubility in water: Soluble
Specific Gravity/Density: 3.54 g/cm3 @ 25°C
Application
Zinc sulfate is used to supply zinc in animal feeds, Cosmetic products, fertilizers, toothpaste, and agricultural sprays. Like many zinc compounds, It can be used to control moss growth on roofs. Zinc sulfate can be used to supplement zinc in the brewing process.