Zinc Chloride
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Product Code : SCL-LC-12201
Zinc Chloride (SKU SCL-LC-12201), also called zinc(II) chloride or zinc dichloride, is a hygroscopic, corrosive inorganic zinc salt for solution preparation, zinc and chloride ion studies and analytical methods that specify it. It suits supervised school labs, college chemistry practicals and analytical and research laboratories. From Ambala, India, Science Lab Supplies prepares quotations for this salt for schools, colleges, training institutes, tender contractors and distributors.
Specifications
The zinc chloride table records formula, CAS number, hazards and storage rules one by one. In short, it is ZnCl2, a salt that readily draws moisture from the air and can damage the eyes, skin and mucous membranes, so it is kept tightly closed and weighed with dry tools; grade, hydrate form and net weight appear on the label and quotation.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | SCL-LC-12201 |
| Other names | Zinc(II) chloride; zinc dichloride |
| Chemical class | Inorganic zinc salt |
| Formula (anhydrous) | ZnCl2 |
| Alternative formula | Cl2Zn |
| CAS number | 7646-85-7 |
| Moisture behaviour | Hygroscopic; absorbs moisture from the air |
| Hazard | Corrosive; can damage or irritate eyes, skin and mucous membranes |
| Handling | Avoid dust, mist, ingestion, skin and eye contact; gloves, eye protection, lab coat |
| Dispensing | Clean, dry spatula or compatible transfer tool; close the container straight after use |
| Storage | Tightly closed, labelled container in a dry chemical-storage area |
| Protect from | Moisture, contamination, incompatible metals and strong bases |
| Waste | Zinc-containing laboratory waste under local rules |
| Not for | Food, medical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, agricultural, soldering or galvanising use unless grade is verified |
| Label | Batch, grade and hazard details |
| Documents | Safety Data Sheet; export documentation |
| Packing | Outer packaging with tamper seal |
| Grade, hydrate form, pack size | Confirmed on the quotation |
| Supplied by | Science Lab Supplies, Ambala, India |
Applications and Experiments for Zinc Chloride
Zinc chloride can be dissolved under an approved method to prepare zinc solutions, study zinc and chloride ions and show how hygroscopic solids take up water from the air. Analytical and research procedures that name zinc chloride can also draw on it, with corrosive-chemical controls in place.
- Class 12 chemistry: the Lucas test for classifying alcohols, where the approved method uses zinc chloride.
- Salt analysis practicals involving the zinc ion and the chloride ion.
- Demonstrations of hygroscopic salts, with portions kept in airtight ground-glass Weighing Bottles between weighings.
- Training in weighing, dissolution, labelling and corrosive-chemical handling.
Wear gloves, eye protection and a lab coat, keep an Eye Wash Station within reach, and follow the Safety Data Sheet if the salt or its solution touches skin or eyes.
Standard Scope of Supply
The zinc chloride container is supplied in the pack size quoted, with a label showing batch, grade and hazard details, the Safety Data Sheet, and outer packaging with a tamper seal and export documentation. Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted.
Packing, MOQ and Lead Time
Ask for one pack or for stock covering several practical batches; the quotation gives the packing, delivery time and price for exactly that amount. Other zinc salts and further chemistry lab equipment in India can be priced alongside on the same document.
An Importer-Exporter Code allows Science Lab Supplies to ship to buyers in Rwanda, South Africa, Qatar, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and Malaysia. Pricing starts with a message on the contact page or a reagent list saved in the enquiry cart; schools buying by tender can use the lab tender page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is zinc chloride corrosive?
Yes. It can damage or irritate the eyes, skin and mucous membranes, so handle it with gloves, eye protection and a lab coat, avoid dust, and keep it away from incompatible metals and strong bases.
Why must zinc chloride be kept tightly closed?
It is hygroscopic and absorbs moisture from the air, which leads to caking and contamination. Open the container only when needed, use clean dry tools and close it straight after dispensing.
Who supplies the Zinc Chloride?
Colleges, schools and distributors can obtain a quotation for this zinc salt from Science Lab Supplies, a laboratory chemicals supplier in India based in Ambala, confirming grade, form and pack size.
Can schools use zinc chloride?
Yes, but only in authorised school or college laboratories under trained supervision, following the current Safety Data Sheet and the institution’s chemical-safety procedure for corrosive salts.
Related Zinc and Chloride Salts
In salt-analysis and solution practicals, students can compare one metal ion across several salts, or one anion across several metals. These reagents add further zinc salts and other chlorides to a zinc chloride order, so both comparisons can be planned from one quotation.
- Zinc Sulphate — ZnSO4 for qualitative reactions and electrochemistry lessons.
- Zinc Acetate — Zn(CH3COO)2, also as the dihydrate, for hydrolysis observations.
- Ammonium Chloride — NH4Cl, CAS 12125-02-9, for sublimation demonstrations.
- Magnesium Chloride Crystal — MgCl2 or its hexahydrate, in crystalline form.
- Potassium Chloride — KCl for conductivity and dissociation lessons.
- Calcium Chloride Fussed (CaCl2) — fused granules, lumps or powder used as a drying salt.
- Cupric Chloride Lab — copper dichloride, CuCl2, with a dihydrate form.
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Last updated: 22 October 2026
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