Product Description

ProductZinc Pyrithione Powder
CAS13463-41-7
FormulaC5H5NOSZn
SynonymBis(2-pyridylthio)zinc 1,1-dioxide, Pyridinethiol-1-oxide zinc salt, Zinc 1-hydroxypyridine-2-thione, Zinc pyrithione, ZNPT, Zinc, bis[1-(hydroxy-.kappa.O)-2(1H)-pyridinethionato-.kappa.S2]-, (T-4)-, Pyridine-2-thiol-1-oxide, zinc complex (2:1)

Typical Product Specifications

Assay>= 96%
Zn Content19.0 - 22.0%
pH6.5 - 8.0 (5% slurry in pH 7.0 water)
Arsenic<= 5 ppm
Nickel<= 5 ppm
Mercury<= 1 ppm
Iron<= 10 ppm
OdorMild Characteristic
Loss on Drying<= 0.5%
AppearanceOff-white powder
Cobalt<= 3 ppm
Lead<= 5 ppm
Chromium<= 3 ppm
Insolubilityin water
Molecular weight317.69
Notes

Zinc Pyrithione powder has applications in both hair care products and in water-based paints and coatings.  It is useful as an anti-dandruff additive in shampoos and conditioners as well as an anti-fungal agent in water-based paints.  

Use: ANTIDANDRUFF, ANTISEBORRHOEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, PRESERVATIVE

ClassAdhesives, Coatings and Sealants Chemicals, Preservatives and Anti-microbials, Personal Care - Cosmetic Ingredients
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