What is Zinc Oxide (ZnO)?

Zinc Oxide is an inorganic white powder compound with the chemical formula ZnO. It is insoluble in water but exhibits excellent thermal stability, UV protection, and antimicrobial properties. Zinc Oxide is widely used across multiple industries including cosmetics, rubber, ceramics, paints, pharmaceuticals, and coatings due to its versatile chemical and physical properties.

ZnO acts as an active ingredient in sunscreens and ointments, a vulcanization activator in rubber manufacturing, and a whitening agent in ceramics and glass. Its non-toxic, non-reactive, and UV-blocking nature makes it valuable in both consumer and industrial applications.

USES AND APPLICATIONS

INDUSTRIES

Zinc Oxide is widely used in:

• Cosmetics & personal care (sunscreens, ointments, lotions)

• Rubber and tire manufacturing (as a vulcanizing agent and filler)

• Ceramics and glass production (whitening and flux agent)

• Paints and coatings (UV protection and mildew resistance)

• Pharmaceuticals (ointments for skin irritation, diaper rash, etc.)

• Textile industry (UV protection in fabrics)

• Electronics (used in varistors and piezoelectric devices)

KEY ADVANTAGES

• UV light absorption and protection

• Excellent thermal and chemical stability

• Antibacterial and antifungal properties

• Non-toxic and environmentally safe

• Acts as a whitener, filler, and protector in various formulations