The following is a list of nanoparticle zinc oxide (ZnO) branded products, available from some of the largest global chemical companies. Main applications are as UV absorbers in cosmetics and sunscreens, with secondary markets in industrial coatings (paints and varnishes).
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avanZnO. Due to its unique antibacterial function, the nano-zinc oxides are widely used in rubber, coating, plastics and cosmetics. www.avanzare.es/test_g40/modulo_galeria_2.01/panel/tmp/ficha_12.pdf
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Z-COTE®. Available in two forms, Z-COTE® and Z-COTE HP1® are highly effective in protecting against both UVA and UVB radiation. www.basf.com
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NANOBYK. Zinc oxide-based nanoparticle dispersions that provide stabilization against UVA radiation in solvent-borne systems. They are used in industrial coatings. www.byk.com
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NANOX 200 . Utilized for UV protection and transparency in sun protection formulations. www.elementis-specialties.com
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Zinc Oxide Neutral. Zinc Oxide Neutral is used as an additive for UVA and UVB Protection. www.symrise.com
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MZ 30. Utilized in UV protection formulations. www.tayca.co.jp/english/products/surface_treatment/use_01.html
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NanoArc® Zinc Oxide. The product is used for long-term UV protection in surface coatings, polymer composites, sunscreens or clothing provides long-term protection. www.nanophase.com
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Zano® 10 Plus. Zano®10 is a specialty zinc oxide that offers excellent broad-band UVA/UVB protection and transparency in personal care and sunscreen formulations. Zano®10 Plus is a surface treated version of Zano®10, coated with triethoxycaprylylsilane. The surface treatment allows for easy incorporation and dispersion in many emollients. Xperse® is Umicore’s range of dispersions of Zano®10 and Zano®10 Plus and consists of dispersions in various emollients. www.nanograin.umicore.com
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Nano TEC® 50. Used as a protection against ultraviolet radiation and improves the aging resistance in coatings (incl. paints and varnishes). Also used in synthetics/plastics, textiles and electronic components. www.grillo.de
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FINEX-50. Nanoparticles with effective UVA shielding and high transparency. Utlized in cosmetics (Sunscreen, Skin-care, etc.) www.sakai-chem.co.jp/english/
