Applications
Zinc Oxide USP is mainly used in the pharmaceutical and food industry as a dietary ingredient and as a nutrient. Zinc is an important antioxidant nutrient. It is necessary for protein synthesis, wound healing, for blood stability, normal tissue function, and aids in the digestion and metabolism of phosphorus. It also governs the contractility of muscles and maintains the body’s alkaline balance. Zinc Oxide is also used in a variety of products like plastics, ceramics, glass, cement, rubbers, paints, pigments, lubricants, adhesives, sealants, batteries, ferrites, flame-retardant, and bandages. It is commonly used in personal care products like baby powders, diaper rash creams, calamine creams, antiseptic ointments, and anti-dandruff shampoos and sunscreens. It is used as an additive in the production of concrete, and as an additive in food products (breakfast cereals).USP, or United States Pharmacopeia, grade chemicals comply with the standards of the United States Pharmacopeia and National Formulary (USP-NF). USP Grade chemicals are fit for use in food, drugs, and medicines. They are subject to stringent testing and are typically required to have the highest level of purity.
Specifications
ZnO: 99.9 Min
Lead – Pb: 0.002 Max
Cadmium – Cd: 0.001 Max
Iron – Fe: 0.0005 Max
Copper – Cu : 0.0003 Max
Tin – Sn: 0.0001 Max
Zinc – Zn: 80.26 Min
Manganese – Mn: 0.0001 Max
Chromium – Cr: 0.0001 Max
Cobalt – Co:0.0001 Max
Mercury – Hg:0.0001 Max
Molybdenum Mo:0.0001 Max
Nickel – Ni:0.0001 Max
Selenium – Se:0.0001 Max
Meet USP Standard
Packing
55.115 lb bag, 40 bags per pallet
DOT Transportation
UN/NA: 3077
Proper Shipping Name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (Zinc oxide)
Hazard Class: 9
Packing Group: III
Marine pollutant: yes
