PRODUCT Properties
| solubility | slightly soluble in H2O; soluble in dilute acid solutions,alkaline solutions |
| form | colorless powder |
| color | colorless powder |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Water Solubility | slightly soluble H2O; soluble dilute mineral acids and alkali hydroxides [MER06] |
| LogP | -1.721 (est) |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 546-46-3(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, zinc salt (2:3) (546-46-3) |
Description and Uses
Zinc Citrate is an essential trace mineral and a factor in the maintenance of good health as it supports and protects the immune system and helps the body fight against diseases. Zinc is an important antioxidant nutrient. It is necessary for protein synthesis, wound healing, for blood stability, normal tissue function, and aids in the digestion and metabolism of phosphorus. It also governs the contractility of muscles and maintains the body’s alkaline balance. Zinc Citrate can be used as a dietary supplement and as a nutrient. This product is known to be used in oral care products.
Mineral supplement
Safety
| Symbol(GHS) |  GHS09 |
| Signal word | Warning |
| Hazard statements | H410-H400-H319 |
| Precautionary statements | P273-P391-P501-P273-P391-P501-P264-P280-P305+P351+P338-P337+P313P |
