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15922-78-8

Name pyrithione sodium
CAS 15922-78-8
EINECS(EC#) 240-062-8
Molecular Formula C5H5NOS.Na
MOL File 15922-78-8.mol

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The sodium salt of N-hydroxy-2-pyridinethiones has germicidal activity against yeasts and fungi. Sodium omadine is a 40% aqueous solution of sodium pyrithione. It is used in the metallurgical industry as a component of water-based metalworking fluids, of aceto-polyvinyl lattices, water-based printer’s ink, a lubricant for synthetic fibers, and antidandruff shampoos.
EPA Substance Registry System Pyrithione sodium (15922-78-8)

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