Description

Zinc Oxide CAS NO 1314-13-2 is an essential inorganic compound widely recognized for its multifunctional properties, including UV absorption, antimicrobial activity, and catalytic behavior. This versatile white powder is a critical raw material for industries requiring high-performance additives and functional ingredients. Key industrial buyers include manufacturers in the rubber, ceramics, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and chemical synthesis sectors.

Application

• Rubber Industry: Acts as a crucial activator and reinforcing agent in the vulcanization process for tires, hoses, and industrial rubber goods.
• Cosmetics & Sunscreens: Serves as a broad-spectrum physical UV filter and opacifying agent in lotions, creams, and makeup.
• Pharmaceuticals & Topicals: Used as a mild astringent, protective, and soothing agent in ointments, calamine lotion, and dermatological preparations.
• Ceramics & Glass: Functions as a flux to lower melting temperatures and enhance the optical and mechanical properties of finished products.
• Chemical Synthesis: Employed as a catalyst or precursor in the production of various zinc compounds and organic chemicals.
• Agriculture & Animal Nutrition: Utilized as a source of essential zinc in fertilizers and animal feed supplements.
• Paints & Coatings: Provides corrosion inhibition, mildew resistance, and UV protection in industrial and marine coatings.
• Electronics: Used in the manufacture of varistors, sensors, and transparent conductive films.

Basic Information

Product Name	Zinc Oxide
CAS No.	1314-13-2
Molecular Formula	ZnO
Molecular Weight	81.38 g/mol
Synonyms	Zinc White; Chinese White; Philosopher's Wool; Zincite (mineral); Flowers of Zinc; C.I. Pigment White 4; Zinci Oxidum; Oxozinc
EINECS	215-222-5

Quality Control

Our Zinc Oxide is produced under a stringent quality management system to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and reliability. We offer various grades, including Industrial, USP, and FCC, each meeting their respective pharmacopeial or food chemical codex specifications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, heavy metal limits, and physical parameters is provided with every shipment to guarantee compliance with your specific requirements.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials such as strong acids. The product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be kept in its original packaging until use to prevent caking or contamination.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to faint yellow powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (as ZnO)	≥ 99.0%
Loss on Drying	≤ 1.0%
Acid Insoluble Substances	≤ 0.1%
Lead (Pb)	≤ 20 ppm
Arsenic (As)	≤ 3 ppm
Cadmium (Cd)	≤ 2 ppm
Particle Size (Typical)	Contact for details
Surface Area	Contact for details

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.