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Anti-Dandruff Products
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Product code · ZPTO
VRUSHCARE ZINC-2-PYRIDINETHIONE-1-OXIDE (ZPTO)
Zinc Pyrithione
Zinc Pyrithione is associated with selected anti-dandruff hair-care applications. Reference specifications are available for a 50% Zinc Pyrithione dispersion. Its physical form, use level, packaging, and regulatory information must not be transferred to VRUSHCARE ZPTO unless the supplied grade is confirmed to be equivalent.
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Zinc Pyrithione
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CAS Number13463-41-7
INCI / IngredientZinc Pyrithione
EC Number236-671-3
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Technical Snapshot
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Product Code
ZPTO
CAS Number
13463-41-7
Molecular Formula
C10H8N2O2S2Zn
Molecular Weight
317.7 g/mol
01 · Product Overview
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Product-specific information to help your technical team assess the ingredient for its intended application.
Ingredient Identity
Zinc Pyrithione. Confirm the exact grade, identity, and intended function using current supplier documentation.
About This Product
Reference specifications for a 50% Zinc Pyrithione dispersion include a liquid form, CAS number 13463-41-7, EC number 236-671-3, 25 kg pack size, 300 kg minimum order quantity, and two-year shelf life. Confirm these values for the actual supplied grade. Zinc Pyrithione has significant market-specific restrictions, including restrictions on cosmetic use in the EU. Verify current official requirements in every intended market before considering use.
Functional Information
Zinc Pyrithione has been used in selected anti-dandruff hair-care products. The suitability of a particular grade and its permitted concentration depend on the finished-product category and current market-specific regulations.
Also Known As
Zinc PyrithionePyrithione ZincZPTZPTOBis(2-pyridinethiol 1-oxide)zinc
02 · Chemical Profile
The details behind the chemistry.
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Chemical reference
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Request verified dataChemical Name
Zinc Pyrithione
INCI / Ingredient
Zinc Pyrithione
CAS Number
13463-41-7
EC Number
236-671-3
Molecular Formula
C10H8N2O2S2Zn
Molecular Weight
317.7 g/mol
Physical Form
Liquid — reference for a 50% dispersion; confirm the actual VRUSHCARE grade
Appearance
Confirm against the actual supplied product specification
Solubility
Reference solubility information lists ethanol, PEG 400, chloroform, dichloromethane, and benzene. This is not a recommendation to use every solvent in a cosmetic formulation. Follow the current SDS and formulation guidance.
Recommended Dosage
Reference use levels for a 50% dispersion are 0.6–4% for rinse-off products (equivalent to 0.3–2% Zinc Pyrithione) and ≤0.5% for leave-on products (equivalent to ≤0.25% Zinc Pyrithione). These are not universal recommendations. Confirm the actual grade, current legal requirements, and permitted product category before any proposed use. Zinc Pyrithione is restricted in some markets, including EU cosmetics.
HSN Code
29333990
Chemical Structure
Chemical structure of Zinc Pyrithione
03 · Applications
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Application suitability depends on the chemical grade, formulation system, technical evidence, and requirements of the intended market.
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Hair Shampoos & Conditioners
Potential application for suitable grades; this does not mean the ingredient is permitted in every shampoo or conditioner category or jurisdiction.
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Hair Growth & Scalp Treatments
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04 · Formulation Guidance
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Technical review
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Formulation considerations
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The reference use levels are for a 50% dispersion. Do not apply them to a different grade without confirming the active concentration.
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A reference pH range is 4–8. Confirm applicability to the actual supplied product.
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Zinc Pyrithione is restricted in some markets, including EU cosmetics. Verify current official rules in each destination market before considering formulation use.
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Confirm the physical form and compatibility of the actual VRUSHCARE ZPTO grade with the proposed formulation.
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Evaluate dispersion, stability, and compatibility using supplier-approved technical guidance.
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Obtain current supplier TDS, SDS, COA, and regulatory documentation before any proposed use.
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