Applications in Various Industries:
- Industrial Use: Used as a pigment and UV stabilizer in paints, coatings, and plastics.
- Cosmetic and Personal Care: Found in sunscreens, ointments, and baby creams as a UV filter and skin protectant.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: Used in antiseptic and antibacterial creams and as a component in dental cements.
Where is Zinc Oxide Found?
- Natural Sources: Found in certain minerals (e.g., zincite).
- Industrial Production: Produced by the direct process (heating zinc metal) or the indirect process (roasting zinc ore).
- Consumer Products: Found in sunscreens, ointments, and industrial coatings.