Zinc OMADINE Powder Antimicrobial
Zinc OMADINE Powder Antimicrobial
ZINC OMADINE Powder Antimicrobial exhibits pronounced growth-inhibiting activity against a broad spectrum of both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. It also inhibits the growth of fungi, both yeast, and mold. This product is insoluble in water.
Zinc Pyrithione
ZINC OMADINE™ Powder Antimicrobial is registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA registration #1258-840).
Typical Dose Level:
- Plastics that cannot tolerate water, such as PVC, plastisol formulations, and other thermoplastics: 0.05%–0.35%
- Coatings and Building Products – Dry film preservative: 0.075%-0.5%
Water dispersed version available: Zinc OMADINE 48% FPS Dispersion
Features & Benefits
- Broad spectrum antimicrobial
- Low water and plasticizer solubility
- Active not based on arsenic or tin
- No VOCs and low odor
Properties
| Typical Physical Properties | Value |
| Molecular Weight (zinc pyrithione) | 317.7 |
| Color | Off white |
| pH, 10% slurry in neutral distilled water | 6.0 – 9.0 |
| Solubility in neutral distilled water at 25°C | 8 ppm |
| Bulk Density (g/cc) | 0.35 g/cc |
| Specific Gravity at 25°C | 1.782 |
| Melting Point, Decomposes (°C) | ~ 240 |
| Oil Absorption | 62 |
| Solubility in Xylene | 15°C 64 ppm 25°C 86 ppm |
