Is Sodium Pyrithione vegetarian?
Sodium Pyrithione
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Sodium Pyrithione is the sodium salt of pyrithione, an organosulfur compound used as an antimicrobial and antifungal agent in cosmetic and personal care products.
| Also known as | 1-Oxo-2-Pyridinethiol Sodium Salt, Pyridine-2-thiol 1-oxide, sodium salt |
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| INCI name | Sodium Pyrithione |
| CAS number | 1121-30-8 |
| EC number | 240-062-8 |
| CosIng ID | 84611 |
| Last reviewed | 4 July 2026 |
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