What is Zinc Acetate Dihydrate?
Zinc Acetate Dihydrate (Zn(CH3COO)2.2H2O) is a versatile zinc salt valued across pharmaceutical, textile, and industrial chemical applications. It is a white crystalline solid that is highly soluble in water, making it an efficient and bioavailable source of zinc for nutritional supplementation, as well as a useful catalyst and mordanting agent across various industrial chemical processes.
Polychem Industries supplies Zinc Acetate Dihydrate in pharma grade and industrial grade to dietary supplement manufacturers, textile dyeing companies, wood preservation product formulators, and catalyst producers across India and internationally. Its versatility as both a nutritionally important zinc source and a functional industrial chemical makes it a valuable raw material across diverse sectors.
Available Grades
| Grade | Form | Purity | Standard | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial Grade | White crystalline powder/granules | 99%+ (Pharma / Industrial Grade) | Industrial | Textile mordants, wood preservation, catalysts, ceramics |
| Pharma Grade | White crystalline powder | 99.5%+ | USP / Pharmaceutical | Dietary zinc supplements, lozenges, pharmaceutical formulations |
Applications & Uses
Dietary Zinc Supplements
A widely used zinc source in dietary supplement formulations including tablets, lozenges, and capsules, valued for its good bioavailability and water solubility, commonly used in cold and immune support lozenges and general zinc supplementation products.
Textile Mordanting & Dyeing
Used as a mordant in textile dyeing processes, helping fix certain dyes to fabric fibres and improve colour fastness and uptake in various textile dyeing and printing applications.
Wood Preservation
Used in certain wood preservative formulations, taking advantage of zinc's biocidal properties to help protect wood products from fungal decay and insect damage.
Catalysts & Chemical Synthesis
Used as a catalyst in various organic chemical synthesis reactions, including certain polymer production processes and specialty chemical manufacturing applications requiring zinc-based catalytic activity.
Ceramics & Glazes
Used in certain ceramic glaze formulations, contributing specific colour and surface property characteristics to the finished ceramic product.
Agricultural Applications
Used in certain agricultural formulations as a zinc micronutrient source, providing this essential plant nutrient in specific fertiliser or foliar spray products.
Technical Specifications
Zinc Acetate Dihydrate — Key Properties
Why Source Zinc Acetate Dihydrate from Polychem Industries?
- Pharma Grade and Industrial Grade available with full documentation
- Certificate of Analysis available on request
- Excellent water solubility and bioavailability for supplement use
- Reliable bulk supply for supplement, textile and industrial manufacturers
- Competitive pricing with consistent year-round availability
- Export documentation experience for international shipments
