Zinc Chloride, Hydrated (CAS 21351-91-7): Selection & Use Notes
A recent Industrial Chemicals selection case got stuck on how to pair and compatibilise ZINC CHLORIDE, HYDRATED (CAS 21351-91-7). Worth walking the logic through using that example.
Starting with the mechanism
This is the part that's most counter-intuitive:Industrially, the value of ZINC CHLORIDE, HYDRATED (CAS 21351-91-7) is rarely on the spec sheet — it is whether it stably meets your process window. In Industrial Chemicals, its purity, impurity profile and batch consistency usually matter more than a single 'assay' number, because what really moves the finished result is often the ignored impurities and physical properties. Comparable grades:
- Ammonium bromide (CAS 12124-97-9)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Aluminium stearate (CAS 637-12-7)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Acetic acid,sodium salt trihydrate (CAS 6131-90-4)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Albuterol sulfate (CAS 51022-70-9)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Aluminum fluoride (CAS 7784-18-1)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Ammonium thiosulfate (CAS 7783-18-8)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- Aluminium Oxide (CAS 1344-28-1)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
- atropine sulphate (CAS 55-48-1)：a comparable grade often evaluated alongside。
Basic specifications
| Name | ZINC CHLORIDE, HYDRATED |
|---|---|
| English name | ZINC CHLORIDE, HYDRATED |
| CAS No. | 21351-91-7 |
| Formula | Cl2H2OZn |
| Molecular weight | 154.3 g/mol |
| Applications | Industrial Chemicals |
| Standard purity | per batch COA |
| Packaging | confirmed per order |
| Storage | keep sealed in a cool, dry place |
Figures above are published / typical information; final values follow the batch COA and order confirmation.
Key physical data: molecular formula Cl2H2OZn, molecular weight 154.3 g/mol, CAS 21351-91-7. These are published physical properties; purity and packaging follow the batch COA and order confirmation.
Checks worth running before you order
The one I weigh most: Define the end use and process window first, then work back to required purity and impurity limits — not the other way around.
Check compatibility with other materials in the system; run a trial when unsure.
Match packaging and feeding method to on-site equipment so the material is usable on arrival.
Retain samples of critical lots and run third-party checks; do not rely on the supplier COA alone.
The easiest things to miss
- Comparing price but not impurity profile: same assay with different impurities can yield wildly different results.
- Skipping samples and scaling up: going straight to volume most often fails on compatibility.
- Ignoring transport and storage: most 'arrived-dead' cases trace back to loose handling.
Q&A
Where is ZINC CHLORIDE, HYDRATED mainly used?
Mostly in Industrial Chemicals-related processes and formulations; the exact use depends on the finished product and process requirements.
How do I judge whether the specification fits?
State the use, process window and critical limits so the supplier can recommend a grade; when unsure, validate with a trial first.
Which quality documents come with ZINC CHLORIDE, HYDRATED?
A COA per batch, with MSDS / technical data sheet and third-party tests available on request; tell us at enquiry if a specific standard must be met.
Related products worth a look
- Ammonium bromide (CAS 12124-97-9)
- Aluminium stearate (CAS 637-12-7)
- Acetic acid,sodium salt trihydrate (CAS 6131-90-4)
- Albuterol sulfate (CAS 51022-70-9)
- Aluminum fluoride (CAS 7784-18-1)
- Ammonium thiosulfate (CAS 7783-18-8)
See site search for ZINC CHLORIDE, HYDRATED or browse the Organic Chemicals directory.
Supply & quality files
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