Zinc Oxide:
Zinc Oxide is a water insoluble white powder often used as an additive. In our market, it is used as a catalyst, in therapeutics and electronics.
Market Dynamics:
While zinc oxide does occur naturally in the mineral zincite, most zinc oxide is produced synthetically. Over 50% of the zinc oxide produced globally is used to vulcanize rubber.
Up Stream Materials/Building Blocks:
Zincite
Zinc Ore
Down Stream Materials Consuming Zinc Oxide:
Rubber (Over 50% of global supply)
Batteries
Fire retardants
Foods Additives
Ointments
Paints
Plastics