Zinc sulphate
Last updated: 21/06/2023
(Also known as: zinc sulfate; white vitriol; zinc vitriol; sulfuric acid zinc salt; sulphuric acid zinc salt)
The following alerts are based on the data in the tables below. An absence of an alert does not imply the substance has no implications for human health, biodiversity or the environment but just that we do not have the data to form a judgement.
Environmental fate
Ecotoxicity
Human health
 
Used as a feed supplement to treat and prevent zinc deficiency and as a topical antisepetic for treating conditions such as foot rot
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Sheep, Cattle
None
ZnSO₄
[O-]S(=O)(=O)[O-].[Zn+2]
No data
NWONKYPBYAMBJT-UHFFFAOYSA-L
InChI=1S/H2O4S.Zn/c1-5(2,3)4;/h(H2,1,2,3,4);/q;+2/p-2
Yes
Feed additive, Mineral supplement, Antiseptic, Astringent
Inorganic compound
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Synthetic
Antiseptic action results from the precipitation of protein and a cleaning action by the zinc ion
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7733-02-0
231-793-3
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089001
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QD51
Dermatologicals: Products for the treatment of claws and hoofs
No
Allowed substance (Table 1: All food producing species)
161.47
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zinc sulphate
zinc sulphate
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White powder
Golden Hoof 100% w/w Powder for Cutaneous solution
Shep Fair Products Ltd
UK National authorisation
Authorised veterinary medicine for general sale (AVM - GSL)
Zincoped 100% w/w cutaneous powder for solution
Battle, Howard & Bower Ltd
UK National authorisation
Authorised veterinary medicine for general sale (AVM - GSL)
Golden Hoof Plus 99.6% w/w Powder for Cutaneous solution
Shep Fair Products Ltd
UK National authorisation
Authorised veterinary medicine for general sale (AVM - GSL)
Super Zinc
Net-Tex Agriculture Ltd
No UK authorisation for use
Not applicable
Usually supplied as powders for topical application or to make cutaneous solutions
220000
High
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Decomposes before melting
Q3 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
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Decomposes before boiling
Q3 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
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680
Q3 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
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3.54
Q3 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
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1.658
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Soil adsorption and mobility
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None
Terrestrial ecotoxicology
> 1710
Q3 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
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Moderate
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> 600
Lumbricus terrestris 12 day
Moderate
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< 4.0
Oncorhynchus mykiss
Moderate
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> 0.12
Daphnia magna
Moderate
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0.192
Americamysis bahia 7 day
Moderate
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2.31
Spirodela polyrhiza
Moderate
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HUMAN HEALTH AND PROTECTION
High (class III)
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> 1710
Q3 Q = Miscellaneous data from online sources 3 = Unverified data of known source
Rat
Moderate
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Subcutaneous LD₅₀ = 330 mg kg⁻¹
Rat
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Intraperitoneal LD₅₀ = 196 mg kg⁻¹
Rat
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Majority (~90%) excreted in the faeces with remainder in the urine
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Carcinogen
Endocrine disruptor
XNo, known not to cause a problem
A0 A = Chromosome aberration (EFSA database) 0 = No data
; B0 B = DNA damage/repair (EFSA database) 0 = No data
; C0 C = Gene mutation (EFSA database) 0 = No data
; D0 D = Genome mutation (EFSA database) 0 = No data
; E0 E = Unspecified genotoxicity type (miscellaneous data source) 0 = No data
XNo, known not to cause a problem
Reproduction / development effects
Acetyl cholinesterase inhibitor
Neurotoxicant
✓Yes, known to cause a problem
XNo, known not to cause a problem
No data found
Respiratory tract irritant
Skin irritant
Skin sensitiser
✓Yes, known to cause a problem
✓Yes, known to cause a problem
No data found
Eye irritant
Phototoxicant
 
✓Yes, known to cause a problem
No data found
 
Harmful if ingested May cause respiratory problems Possible liver and kidney toxicant
Corrosive IMDG Transport Hazard Class 9
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Not listed (Not listed)
UN3077
Packaging Group III (minor danger)
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zinc sulphate
sulfate de zinc
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Record last updated:
21/06/2023
Contact:
aeru@herts.ac.uk
Please cite as:
Lewis, K.A., Tzilivakis, J., Warner, D. and Green, A. (2016) An international database for pesticide risk assessments and management. Human and Ecological Risk Assessment: An International Journal , 22 (4), 1050-1064. DOI: 10.1080/10807039.2015.1133242