Characteristics
- INCI
- Zinc Pyrithione
- CAS
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13463-41-7
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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236-671-3
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- IUPAC
- Pyridine-2-Thiol-1-Oxide, Zinc Complex (2:1)
- Functions
- antidandruff, antiseborrhoeic, hair conditioning, preservative
- EU Restr.
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Annex V/8 Annex III/101
EU regulatory status: restricted use. The ingredient is permitted in EU cosmetics but its use and labelling are regulated.
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Who it's for
Hair Concern
▲ Flaky scalp
zinc pyrithione is the aromatic zinc compound
Evidence & Research on Zinc Pyrithione
Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety (SCCS) opinions
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Products with Zinc Pyrithione (281 total)
Hair
Hands & Nails
Most often found in Head & Shoulders products (37 items)
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