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Eng., Zinc Chloride. Formula Zncl2. Form.-White Or Nearly White Powder, Mass Or Pencils. Odor And Taste.-Odorless. The Dilute Solution Has An Astringent, Metallic Taste. Tasting Is Dangerous Except When In Very Dilute Solution. Solubility.-In 0.25 Part Of Water. Very Soluble In Alcohol. Incompatibles See Zincum.
Eng., Solution of Zinc Chloride. A colorless liquid containing about 50 per cent. by weight of the salt.
Antiseptic, astringent, escharotic. Uses.-Sometimes used in the treatment of cancer, indolent ulcers, etc. Not often prescribed.
 
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