Zinc pyrithione (Zinc omadine)

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Formula

CAS

C10H8N2S2O2Zn

13463-41-7

 
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Background

Zinc pyrithione is a popular ingredient in many American antiseborrheic shampoos. It is an antifungal, antibacterial, and antiseborrheic agent. Zinc pyrithione sensitivity is rare.

 

Synonyms

bis(2-pyridylthio)zinc 1,1´-dioxide
bis-(1-hydroxy-2(1H)-pyridinethionato-O,S)zine
De-Squaman
Vancide ZP
Zinc pyrithione
Zinc pyridinethione
Zinc omadine

 

Uses

Creams and lotions
Hair products (Head & Shoulders)
Shampoos

 

Cross-Reactions

Hydroxyzine
Ethylenediamine
Piperazine

 

Unusual Reactions

Actinic reticuloid
Photosensitive eczema

 

References

 1.

Muston, H.L., A.G. Messenger, and J.P. Byrne, Contact dermatitis from zinc pyrithione, an antidandruff agent. Contact Dermatitis, 1979. 5(4): p. 276-7.

 2.

Yates, V.M. and O.A. Finn, Contact allergic sensitivity to zinc pyrithione followed by the photosensitivity dermatitis and actinic reticuloid syndrome. Contact Dermatitis, 1980. 6(5): p. 349-50.

 3.

Goh, C.L. and K.B. Lim, Allergic contact dermatitis to zinc pyrithione. Contact Dermatitis, 1984. 11(2): p. 120.

 4.

Brandrup, F. and T. Menne, Zinc pyrithione (Zinc Omadine) allergy. Contact Dermatitis, 1985. 12(1): p. 50.

 5.

Nigam, P.K., et al., Dermatitis from zinc pyrithione. Contact Dermatitis, 1988. 19(3): p. 219.

 

 

 

 

 

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