Description
- Found in calamine lotion, baby powder, anti-dandruff shampoos and diaper rash ointment, zinc oxide has many medical uses.
- Basic antibacterial and deodorizing properties result in it being used as an additive in cotton fabrics, rubber and food packaging.
- When added to food products, it provides a good source of zinc. As a pigment in paints it has resulted in a color called Chinese white. It also is a primary ingredient in many mineral makeup products.
- Can be added to creams and lotions to add sun protection.
- Used in the rubber industry as an important ingredient in turning sticky rubber more durable while forming it with an ability to resist growth of mold and fungi as well as create a resistance to ultra violet light.
Zinc Oxide and its uses are expanding as fast as technology is advancing. Many of its uses take advantage of its ability to conduct heat, antibacterial and UV-protection properties as well as its ability to act as a binding agent when mixed with other substances.
