French Process zinc oxide is made from vaporizing zinc metal and reacting with Oxygen in Air.
Zinc oxide is White color, odorless Powder possessing in high brightness, a high refractive index and a relatively fine particle size.
Zinc oxide is insoluble in water, solvents and neutral oils
Zinc oxide is soluble in both strong acids and alkalis
Zinc oxide has a chemical properties which inhibit the growth of fungi, mildew and mold.
Rubber and Plastic CompoundsTire Industry
Used in rubber and latex compounds as an activator in the curing and vulcanization process.
Used as a reinforcing agent adding durability and abrasion resistance to compounds.
Aida in protecting rubber and plastics (especially polypropylenes) from harmful UV rays.
Imparts heat resistance properties to various types of rubber and plastic compounds.
Application of development for zinc Oxide-stabilized polypropylene and high-density polyethylene include safety helmets, stadium seating, insulation, pallets, fiber and filament, agricultural and receational equipment.
Zinc oxide for rubber industry such service involving rapid flexing or compression, Zinc oxide also provides heat conduction to more rapidly dissipate the heat and thereby provides lower operating temperature. In addition, it imparts heat stabilization by reaction with acidic decomposition products. In the boding of rubber with brass surface to form tightly adhering Zinc-Copper salt.
Ceramic & Glass High grade glass with brightness
Used to manufacture glazes and acts as an opacifier or whitener. Its low coefficient of thermal expansion improves resistance to thermal and mechanical shock, most notably in glass.
Zinc oxide’s high reflective index makes it an excellent material for manufacturing optical glass.
The varisator and ferrite industries use zinc oxide to manufacture ceramic components which protect against lightening and voltage surges.
In the frit industry, zinc oxide enhances colora and clarity.
Zinc oxide is also used in the manufacturing photo chronic lenses and heat-resistant glass and cookware.
ChemicalsSpecialty Chemicals
Zinc despersions are used as ingredients in the vuclanizing of rubber.
Zinc salts are used in the production of plastics.
Zinc borates and zinc chlorides are used in the Flame-retardants.
Zinc diacrylate is a key ingredient in the manufacturing of golf balls.
Anti-corrosion materials such as Zinc chromate and anti-wear additives such as Zinc dithiophosphates for the lubricant industry are manufactured using zinc oxide.
Zinc oxide can be dissolved in phosphoric acid for use in coating and metal priming industry and in sulfuric acid for electroplating.
Zinc oxide is a component in Cigarette filter. A cigarette filter is used to remove certain harmful compounds such as Hydrogen Cyanide & Hydrogen Sulphide gases from Tobacco smoke without altering its flavor.
Paints & coatings Brightener, Sun protection & anti-bacterial protection
Used in both water and solvent based formulations. It can be used as pigment as well as excellent brightener.
Addictive which absorbs UV rays to extend color retention.
Excellent inhibitor of fungi, mildew and mold.
Zinc phosphate pigments are used in Anti-Corresive paints. They are formed when zinc oxides reacts with phosphoric acid. Paints containing Zinc oxide have also been used as anticorrosive coatings for metals especially for Galvanized iron.
Pharma Pharmaceutical & Food
Use Zinc oxide is used in production of lotion, sunscreens and diaper rash prevention creams.
Cosmetic manufactures use zinc oxide as a UV absorbers.
Zinc oxide is used by manufacturers of dietary supplements (essential for human body) and is also used to manufacture zinc gluconate, now found in cold prevention lozenges.
Zinc oxide prevent growth of fungi. Due to it is used in many appliocations. The antistatic, fungistatic and emulsion stability properties of Vinyl polymers can be attributed to zinc oxide.
It is also added to Fungicides in order to make them more effective in preventing the growth of fungus.
NutrientsMicro nutrients
Essential micronutrient used in feed mixes and promotes proper growth in animals.
Used in the manufacturing of soil fertilizers.
Zinc supplements have been shown to increase crop yields and can play a role in enzyme systems to regulate plant growth.
It is added to dietary or vitamin supplemenmts. As a food addictive, Zinc oxide can be found in vitamin and mineral-fortified breakfast cereals.
Due to its fungi-static properties, this compound is used in the packaging of meat, fish and veegtable products as well.