Zinc sulfate

Zinc sulfate is a Reaction prod. of sulfuric acid with zinc; avail. commercially as the monohydrate; avail. as the heptahydrate, mainly for laboratory purposes Zinc sulfate uses and applications include: Rayon manufacturing; mordant in calico printing; preservative for wood, skins; analytical reagent; galvanizing reagent; electroplating; manufacturing of lithopone, zinc pigments, zinc salts; disinfectant; antiseptics; bleaching paper (with hypochlorite); clarifying glue; electrodepositing Zn; corrosionscale control in drinking water treatment; froth flotation; dyes; zinc source in fertilizers, animal feeds; dietary supplement, nutrient in foods, pharmaceuticals; medicine (emetic); ophthalmic astringent; antimicrobial in cosmetics; oral care agent Suggested storage of Zinc sulfate: Hygroscopic; efflorescent in dry air