Sustainable Chemistry

Friday, December 8, 2023

Toxic zinc pyrithione in textile products

Zinc Pyrithione in Textiles: Toxicity, Bans, and Safer Alternatives Zinc pyrithione is a biocidal substance still widely used across industries. In March 2022, it was prohibited for use in cosmetic products in the EU, where it had been common in anti-dandruff shampoos and as a preservative. However, the substance continues to be used in the…
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The textile industry relies on nature’s resources — fibers, water, energy, land 🌏 But what we take should be balanced with what we put back

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