Cradle to Consumer
Identity ID
3badd2ac-e34b-40f5-badf-b272cbbb2f65
Materials
Associated ID
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Description
This is a market dataset representing the consumption market in the region. It includes transportation of the product from the factory gate to consumption, with transport services calculated according to the regional transportation conditions for the product.
Activity Description
The zinc oxide powder product is a by-product of the processes "zinc-aluminum alloy, zinc and aluminum, used for coating to enhance surface corrosion resistance" and "zinc-aluminum-magnesium ingot, aluminum-zinc-magnesium, used for coating to enhance surface corrosion resistance (including by-product credits)", and the production activity of this product represents a weighted average of these production processes.
Process Description
Zinc oxide powder is an inorganic compound with CAS number 1314-13-2, IUPAC name "zinc oxide", molecular formula ZnO, and is odorless. Applications at the consumer level: ① Sunscreen products: Due to its excellent ultraviolet (UV) absorption properties, zinc oxide powder is commonly used in sunscreens and sunscreen lotions to provide physical sun protection; ② Cosmetics: Used in foundation, face powder, and other cosmetics to provide concealing and whitening effects; ③ Pharmaceuticals: As an active ingredient in certain drug formulations for the treatment of skin diseases; ④ Food additives: Added in certain foods as a nutritional supplement or as a white coloring agent, among other uses. Industrial applications: ① Rubber industry: used as a vulcanization activator to improve the heat resistance and wear resistance of rubber; ② Coatings and paints: used in the production of anti-corrosion coatings, providing good weather resistance and anti-ultraviolet performance; ③ Glass and ceramics: used as a whitening agent and transparency enhancer in glass and ceramic products; ④ Electronics industry: used in the manufacture of varistors, piezoelectric materials, and optoelectronic devices; ⑤ Manufacturing industry: zinc oxide powder is used in industrial settings for the production of rubber products, coatings and paints, glass and ceramic products, and electronic components.
Time period
2022
2026
Geography
China,Tianjin
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology