Pyrithione

A liquid having organic solvent like odor.

Zinc pyrithione is a coordination complex of zinc. This colourless solid is used as an antifungal and antibacterial agent. This coordination complex, which has many names, was first reported in the 1930s.[2][3]

Sodium Pyrithione inhibits the growth of fungi, yeast, mold and bacteria. It is used in formulating anti-microbial property in paint, sealants, shampoo, adhesive and aerosol. Amine N-oxides are active components in body care products such as shampoo, bubble bath, and hand-soap formulations as they are cationic and can act as a mild conditioner in acidic media.