Zinc Oxide
| Chemical Name | Zinc oxide |
| Chemical Formula | ZnO |
| CAS# | 1314-13-2 |
| IUPAC ID | Oxozinc |
| EC Number | 215-222-5 |
| Appearance | White powder |
| Odour | Odourless |
| Flash Point | 1,436 °C |
| Uses | Zinc oxide is used as a bulking agent and a colorant. In over-the-counter drug products, it is used as a skin protectant and a sunscreen. Zinc oxide works as a sunscreen by reflecting and scattering UV radiation. Sunscreens reduce or prevent sunburn and premature aging of the skin. It is also used to create other products, such as diaper rash ointments and makeup. It has wide applications in bandages, ointments, pastes, and dental cement. |
Zinc oxide is an inorganic compound with the formula ZnO. It is a white powder that is insoluble in water. It is also known as Calamine or Zinc White. It is naturally found as a mineral zincite. It is mostly produced synthetically. It is a chemical compound with mild astringent and antiseptic action which works as a topical protectant.