Zinc Carbonate

Zinc Carbonate

AKA “3486-35-9, Zinc monocarbonate, Zincspar, Carbonic acid, zinc salt (1:1), Natural smithsonite, Zinc carbonate (1:1), CI 77950, C.I. 77950, K8290PTQ4F”

Ingredient

Ingredient Facts

Zinc carbonate

AKA: 3486-35-9, Zinc monocarbonate, Zincspar, Carbonic acid, Zinc salt (1:1), Natural smithsonite, Zinc carbonate (1:1), CI 77950, C.I. 77950, K8290PTQ4F

Ingredient · Opacifying · EWG: 2

Synthetic

Clean

Zinc carbonate appears as a white crystalline solid or powder that is insoluble in water. The primary hazard is the threat posed to the environment. Immediate steps should be taken to limit its spread to the environment. Used in pharmaceuticals, to make other zinc compounds, as a feed additive.

Solubility 0.001 G/100 G OF WATER AT 15 °C; SOL IN DIL ACIDS, ALKALIES & SOLN OF AMMONIUM SALTS.

Formula

CO3Zn

Mol. Weight

125.40

CAS #

3486-35-9

Form

Powder

State

See origin →

Functions

Opacifying

Adds Opacity

Fights Bacteria

Creates creamy opacity

Traditional Use

Zinc compounds have been used in traditional medicine for skin healing; zinc carbonate became standardized in 19th and 20th century pharmaceuticals and cosmetics for its astringent and protective properties.