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ZIRCONIUM CHLORIDE [3 records]

Record 1 2011-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
ZrCL4
formula, see observation
10026-11-6
CAS number
OBS

Properties: White, lustrous crystals. Soluble in alcohol; decomposes in water; ... Use: Source of the pure metal ..., analytical chemistry, water repellents for textiles, tanning agent, zirconium compounds, special catalysts of the Friedel-Crafts and Ziegler types.

OBS

Chemical formula: ZrCL4

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
ZrCL4
formula, see observation
10026-11-6
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : ZrCL4

Spanish

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Record 2 2007-07-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
CONT

Don’t know what you’re looking for as an antiperspirant ingredient?... aluminum chloride and aluminum chlorohydrate... can be irritating to the skin, cause acne and aggravate razor burn. The newest generation ingredient, aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex glycine, is much better tolerated by the skin and less likely to cause irritation or acne.

OBS

The International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) recommends the form "aluminium" rather than "aluminum."

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques

Spanish

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Record 3 1993-02-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)

Spanish

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