Zinc Pyrithione Powder
Kopthione Zn
Kopthione Zn powder is an off white colour, micronized, industrialgrade powder. It exhibits
a significant growth inhibiting activity against a broad spectrum of both gram negative
and gram positive bacteriabesides bacteria, fungi, yeast and mold. Its negligible solubility
in water makes it preferredbiocide in soft fouling marine paint applications segment.
INCI Name
Zinc Pyrithione Powder
Chemical Name
2-Mercaptopyridine N-oxide Zinc salt
Molecular Weight
317.6
CAS number
13463-41-7
EINECS number
256-477-0
Appearance
Off white to beige coloured powder
Odour
Nearly odourless to mild
Solubility
Sparingly soluble in water 4.93 mg/l at 20 C; 6.11 mg/l at 30 C. Slightly
improved solubility in organic solvents
Application & Dosage
KOPTHIONE ZN can be used as Zinc Pyrithione powder is a highly effective antifouling – agent
for the control of soft fouling marine organisms such as seaweed, bacterial and diatom
slimes. It can be used in antifouling coatings to be applied on the underwater part of ship
and boat hulls or static marine structures. Generally, it is used in combination with Cuprous
oxide or Copper Thiocynanate as a booster biocide.
Stability & Storage Light stable,stable in pH range 3-10.
Stability & Storage Light stable,stable in pH range 3-10.