pyrithione sodium

Antimicrobial (topical).

Sodium Omadine (Olin).

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.