Zinc Oxide

Other names: Zinc oxide, Zinci oxidum, Zincum oxidatum, CI 77497, CI 77947

Harm score: 2 (Derivatives of natural substances)

Zinc Oxide, also known as Zinc oxide, Zinci oxidum, Zincum oxidatum, CI 77497 or CI 77947, is an inorganic compound of zinc and oxygen. It is a white powder that is insoluble in water. This compound has many uses in various industries due to its unique properties. These properties usually cannot be achieved by other compounds or must be used in larger quantities, making them less effective.

Zinc Oxide is often found in a wide range of products, the most important of which is probably the cosmetics industry, particularly in sunscreens. Its ability to reflect UV rays while being safe for human skin makes it an ideal ingredient for such products. In medicine, it is used in some ointments and wound healing creams because of zinc's regenerative and antibacterial properties. In painting, zinc oxide is used as white pigments in some types of paints. In industry, it is used in the manufacture of rubber and plastic to improve their properties such as water resistance or resistance to ageing. It is also used in the manufacture of electrical components such as varistors or piezoelectric elements. It is also one of the basic raw materials for the production of ceramics and glass.