Zinc oxide

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Formula: ZnO

Synonyms: Zinc white, Calamine

Description: Zinc oxide is used to produce white smoke.

Hazards: Zinc oxide is not particularly toxic or dangerous.

Sources: Zinc oxide is usually available as a white pigment called 'zinc white' in artistic paint stores. It can also be prepared by igniting a piece of zinc sheet.

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http://www.wfvisser.dds.nl/EN/cheminfo_EN.html

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