Appearance
White powder
Description
Zinc pyrithione is also used as an antibacterial treatment for household sponges, most notably by the 3M Corporation.
Function
Zinc pyrithione is best known for its use in treating dandruff and seborrhoeic dermatitis. It also has antibacterial properties and is effective against many pathogens from the Streptococcus and Staphylococcus genera. Its other medical applications include treatments of psoriasis, eczema, ringworm, fungus, athletes foot, dry skin, atopic dermatitis, tinea, and vitiligo. Due to its low solubility in water zinc pyrithione is suitable for use in outdoor paints and other products that provide protection against mildew and algae. It is an effective algaecide. It is chemically incompatible with paints relying on metal carboxylate curing agents.
Synonyms
Zinc Pyrion NF; Unizene ZP40; bis(2-pyridylthio)zinc 1,1′-dioxide; ZnP; Zinc Omadine
Storage
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
Packages
- 250 ml. HDPE Bottle
- 25 kg. Bag
- 25 kg. Poly Drum
- 1 lb. Bulk
Industries
- Cosmetics
- pharmaceutical
- industrial
Product Classes
- Chemicals general
Other
- Origin: Synthetic
- Shelf life: 2 years from mfg. date
- Freight Classification: NMFC 43940 SUB 2 CLASS 85
- Kosher Status: Not Kosher
- Flash Point: N/A
- Melting Point: 240 øC (464 øF)
- API: NO
- Allergen: NO
- Hazmat: YES
- Molecular Weight: 317.70 g/mol