Zinc Pyrithione
- INCI:
- Zinc Pyrithione
- Also known as:
- Zinc pyrithione · Pyrithione zinc · Zinc pyrithione · ZPT
Coordination complex of zinc with pyrithione, with antimicrobial and antifungal activity, used in shampoos and scalp care products for dandruff-prone scalps. It is practically insoluble in water and is incorporated as a micronized powder or as an aqueous dispersion.
Functions
Typical applications
- Anti-dandruff shampoos
- Scalp conditioners
- Hair treatments
- Hygiene soaps and gels
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