Anti-dandruff shampoos Preservative INCI name Zinc pyrithione 13463-41-7

Zinc pyrithione (INCI name)

Other names:

Bis [1-hydroxy-2(1 H)-pyridinethionato-O,S] (T-4) zinc (IUPAC)

Pyrithione zinc

Zinc bis(2-pyridylthio)-N-oxide

Zinc pyridinethione

Zinc 2-pyridinethione-l-oxide

Bis (N-oxopyridine-2-thionato) zinc (II)

ZP, ZnPT, ZnPTO, BOTZ

CAS: 13463-41-7

EINECS: 236-671-3

Formula: C10H8N2O2S2Zn

Very low solubility in most solvents

Water: 0.0015 w/w %

Ethanol: 0.031 w/w %

Acetone: 0.07 w/w %

Chloroform: 0.34 w/w %

Mineral oil, light: 0.0001 w/w %

Appearance:white powder

Assay: ≥97%

PH: 6～8

Drying Loss: ≤0.5%

Shelf life: 2 years, avoid direct sunlight

Anti-dandruff shampoos Preservative INCI name Zinc pyrithione 13463-41-7 Function and uses:
Zinc pyrithione is a superordinary anti-scale agent and anti-lipid overflow agent. It can effectively eliminate eumycete which produces dandruff, and result in relieving itching, removing dandruff, diminishing phalacrosis and deferring poliosis. Therefore, it is considered as a highly effective and safe product. It will add the value of shampoo and meet the high demands from consumers. For this reason, ZPT is widely used in the production of shampoo. 

Pyrithione zinc is an ingredient found in many . Your hair loss may be reduced by this type of shampoo if it is the result of a buildup of dead skin on your scalp, which can clog your follicles and inhibit hair growth. Furthermore, this ingredient can improve the health, body and appearance of your hair.

Pyrithione zinc cleans the skin on your scalp as well as helps control odor, by ridding it of the microorganisms that can grow on your skin and lead to dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis and similar conditions. The ingredient helps prevent bacteria from returning and thereby keeps your scalp symptoms at bay. It can also improve the texture and look of your hair by helping it become fuller, shinier and softer, making it beneficial for healthy hair growth as well.