Zinc carbonate is a chemical compound, zinc salt carbonic acid.
It appears as a white solid crystalline powder insoluble in water.
What it is used for and where
Cosmetics
Opacifying agent. This additive is inserted into formulations that may be translucent or transparent to make them opaque and less permeable to light.
Other uses
- pharmaceutical as a skin protector and for calamine lotion
- animal feed
- industrial as a light astringent, rayon production,
- agriculture as a desulfurizer in fertilizers
- textile
- machining or grinding of metal
- wooden constructions
- plastic constructions
- building materials
- flooring
- furniture
- toys
- curtains
- foot-wear
- leather products
- paper and cardboard products
- electronic equipment
- mechanical appliances
- computers
- cameras
- lamps
- refrigerators
- washing machines
- tyres
- shoes
- toys
Molecular Formula: ZnCO3 CO3Zn
Molecular Weight: 125.388 g/mol
UNII: K8290PTQ4F
CAS: 3486-35-9 10476-83-2
EC Number: 222-477-6
Synonyms:
- Zinc monocarbonate
- Zincspar
- Natural smithsonite
- Zinccarbonate
- zinc carbonic acid
- zinc(ii) carbonate
