Zinc pyrithione Basic information
Product description Uses
Product Name: Zinc pyrithione
Synonyms: 1-HYDROXY-2-PYRIDINE THIONE, ZN SALT;1-HYDROXYPYRIDINE-2-THIONE ZINC;1-HYDROXYPYRIDINE-2-THIONE ZINC SALT;2-PYRIDINETHIOL 1-OXIDE ZINC SALT;2-MERCAPTOPYRIDINE N-OXIDE ZINC;2-MERCAPTOPYRIDINE N-OXIDE ZINC SALT;2-mercaptopyridine-1-oxide zinc salt;MERCAPTOPYRIDINE N-OXIDE ZINC SALT
CAS: 13463-41-7
MF: C10H8N2O2S2Zn
MW: 317.7
EINECS: 236-671-3
Product Categories: Organometallics;Heterocyclic Compounds;Classes of Metal Compounds;Transition Metal Compounds;Zn (Zinc) Compounds;CYSTEX;personal care;Cosmetics shampoo anti danruff;Dye;1,2,4-Triazole,Triazoles ,Triazines
Mol File: 13463-41-7.mol
Zinc pyrithione Structure
Zinc pyrithione Chemical Properties
Water Solubility Insoluble (<0.1 g/100 mL at 21 ºC)
Merck 14,7994
CAS DataBase Reference 13463-41-7(CAS DataBase Reference)
EPA Substance Registry System Zinc, bis[1-(hydroxy-.kappa.O)-2( 1H)-pyridinethionato-.kappa. S2]-, (T-4)-(13463-41-7)
Safety Information
Hazard Codes T+,N,T
Risk Statements 24/25-26-37/38-41-50/53-23-22
Safety Statements 26-28-36/37/39-45-61-60-39
RIDADR UN 2811 6.1/PG 2
WGK Germany 3
RTECS ZH0950000
HazardClass 6.1(b)
PackingGroup III
Hazardous Substances Data 13463-41-7(Hazardous Substances Data)
MSDS Information
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2-Pyridinethiol-1-oxide zinc salt English
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Zinc pyrithione Usage And Synthesis
Product description Also known as zinc Omadine ,this pyrithione complexes of zinc bromide, in the early 1930s, was already synthesized and used as a topical antifungal or antibacterial agent. At room temperature it is white to yellow crystalline powder. Slight characteristic odor. Insoluble in water. Solubility: water 15mg/kg; pH = 8 Water 35mg/kg; Ethanol 100mg/kg; polyethylene glycol (PEG400) 2000mg/kg. A pH optimum range of 4.5 to 9.5; mass fraction of 10% suspension pH3.6. Zinc pyrithione react with cationic and non-ionic surfactants forming insoluble precipitate, unstable in the light and oxidizer, when at higher temperatures ,it is not stable to acids and bases . It is not compatible with EDTA, non-ionic surfactants make it partially deactivated. When with the presence of heavy metals, chelation or anti-sequestration will occur, and these chelates are insoluble in water.
EEC and GB7916-87 provide that maximum allowable concentration of mass fraction of zinc pyrithione on cosmetics is 0.5%, only for cleaning after using products.General concentration 250~1000mg/kg (active), zinc pyrithione can be used in gels, creams, lotions, talcum powder and anti-dandruff shampoo, deodorant and also for disinfecting articles.
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Uses Shampoo for dandruff,zinc pyrithione can inhibit Gram positive and negative bacteria and mold growth,Care hair Effectively , delay hair aging ,control white hair and hair loss generation. zinc pyrithion is also used as a cosmetic preservative, oil, paint biocide.
Zinc pyrithione has a strong killing power on fungi and bacteria so that it can effectively kill dandruff fungus,playing a role in dandruff .
Chemical Properties Beige granules
Uses antibacterial (urinary)
General Description Fine beige granules.
Air & Water Reactions Insoluble in water.
Reactivity Profile Organometallics, such as Zinc pyrithione, are reactive with many other groups. Incompatible with acids and bases. Organometallics are good reducing agents and therefore incompatible with oxidizing agents. Often reactive with water to generate toxic or flammable gases.
Fire Hazard Flash point data for Zinc pyrithione are not available, but Zinc pyrithione is probably combustible.
Zinc pyrithione Preparation Products And Raw materials
Preparation Products 4-NITRO-PYRIDIN-3-YLAMINE