Zinc Omadine Zinc pyrithione Arch Chemicals Preservative >> Algicide & Fungicide Preservative >> Biocide, In-can preservative Preservative >> Biocide, Film protection >> Zinc Pyrithione Coatings >> Waterborne Marine /Anti-Corrosive / Protective >> Marine >> Antifouling General Industrial /Maintenance Zinc OMADINE® products are highly active, broad spectrum antimicrobial agents that are registered around the world for use in both personal care as well as industrial product applications. In the U.S., zinc OMADINE® products are approved for use by the EPA and allowed by the FDA. Zinc OMADINE® fungicide-algaecide is the zinc complex of pyrithione. 2-pyridinethiol-1-oxide, zinc complex Zinc OMADINE® fungicide-algaecide is the active ingredient in some of the leading antidandruff shampoo products around the world, and its' proven combination of efficacy and safety-in-use has made it the world's leading antidandruff agent for more than 30 years. Zinc OMADINE® fungicide-algaecide is listed in the FDA Final Monograph on Dandruff, Seborrheic Dermatitis, and Psoriasis as a Category I substance (i.e. generally recognized as safe and effective). In industrial applications, zinc OMADINE® products offer antimicrobial protection to substrates both in the wet (in-can) as well as in the dry film state. In dry film applications, zinc OMADINE® products also afford exceptional protection against algae growth in addition to mildew. Consequently, zinc OMADINE® fungicide-algaecide products are approved for use in inhibiting microbial growth (bacteria, fungi, and algae) in numerous industrial applications, including: Dry film and in-can preservative for water-based latexes, emulsions, pigment slurries, paints, caulks, adhesives, sealants, grouts, and patching compounds. Dry film preservative for marine antifouling paints Highly active, broad spectrum zinc complex of pyrithione. Used as dry film and in-can preservative for water-based paints and as a dry film preservative for marine antifouling paints. Offers very good protection against microbial growth (bacteria, fungi, and algae).