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Formula |
CAS |
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C10H8N2S2O2Zn |
13463-41-7 |
CAS: Chemical Abstract Service Registry Number
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
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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. |
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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. |
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3. |
Goh, C.L. and K.B. Lim, Allergic contact dermatitis to zinc pyrithione. Contact Dermatitis, 1984. 11(2): p. 120. |
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4. |
Brandrup, F. and T. Menne, Zinc pyrithione (Zinc Omadine) allergy. Contact Dermatitis, 1985. 12(1): p. 50. |
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5. |
Nigam, P.K., et al., Dermatitis from zinc pyrithione. Contact Dermatitis, 1988. 19(3): p. 219. |
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