Zinc Oxide in Pharmaceutical Industries

Zinc Oxide can be used to treat minor skin irritations (Cuts, Burns, Scrapes).

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Can be used in :

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• Ointment

• Creams

• Lotions, to protect against Sunburn & Other damage to the skin caused by U.V. Light.

 

ZnO : As an Active Ingredient in various Pharmaceutical Applications

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• Zinc Ointments

• Shaking Mixtures

• Haemorrhoid Ointments / Cream

• Wound Healing Ointments

• Wound Dressings, Plasters & Bondages

 

It is a proven active Ingredients in the Healthcare / Pharmaceutical Industry, and it is used for a wide range of medical Applications.

It offers High Purity (>99.90%) and Efficacy as well as Excellent Tolerability for the Patients.

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Main Applications of Zinc Oxide

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1. Sunscreen :

Zinc Oxide is a key ingredient in many sunscreens, due to its ability to reflect and scatter both UVA and UVB rays. This property makes it an effective physical sunscreen, which works by forming a barrier on the skin to protect it from the sun’s harmful rays.

Zinc Oxide sunscreens are also considered to be safer and more eco-friendly than chemical sunscreens, as they do not contain harmful chemicals like oxybenzone and octinoxate, which have been shown to damage coral reefs.

 

2. Cosmetics :

Zinc Oxide is also commonly used in cosmetic products, such as foundation, powder, and lipstick. It is used as a bulking agent, to add texture and thickness to products, and as a pigment, to provide a white color. Additionally, it has anti-inflammatory properties, which make it an effective ingredient in products designed to soothe and calm irritated skin.

 

3. Pharmaceuticals :

Zinc Oxide is used in a variety of pharmaceutical products, including creams, ointments, and powders. It is used as an active ingredient in diaper rash creams, as it helps to soothe and protect the skin. It is also used in antifungal creams, as it has antimicrobial properties and can help to treat fungal infections.

 

4. Animal Feed :

Zinc Oxide is added to animal feed as a source of zinc, which is an essential nutrient for the growth and development of animals. It is commonly added to feed for pigs and poultry, as they have a higher requirement for zinc than other animals.

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Zinc oxide as a Pharmaceutical Excipient

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​​Zinc oxides are an important ingredient in the pharmaceutical industry as an excipient, as it helps to improve the stability, shelf life, solubility or bioavailability of the active ingredient without having a pharmacological effect on the body itself.

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Applications

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Our Zinc Oxides are used as excipients, for example, in the manufacture

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• Dental Products

• Foot Powder

• Anti Perspirant

• Eye Shadow

• Tablets & Capsules