Zinc oxide for
the pharmaceutical industry

Our high-quality zinc oxide for the pharmaceutical industry is an inorganic substance with drying, astringent, skin-protecting, wound-healing and slightly antiseptic properties. It is often used in ointments, mixtures and wound healing products and can also be combined with other active ingredients in a fixed manner.

Advantages of zinc oxide
for the pharmaceutical industry

Made in Germany
Our zinc oxides are made in Germany and meet highest quality standards.
Produced under GMP conditions
Zinc oxides are produced under strict GMP conditions and meet the requirements of the EU GMP Guide Part II.
Highest quality standards
GRILLO zinc oxides for the pharmaceutical industry are characterised by the highest quality standards.
Strict laboratory tests
Each batch of our zinc oxides is subjected to strict laboratory tests to ensure their high quality.
Individual advice
We offer individual advice to tailor zinc oxide solutions to the exact needs of our customers.
Quality controlled suppliers & raw materials
GRILLO’s zinc oxide raw materials come from quality-assured suppliers in Europe.
Reliable supply chain
We guarantee a reliable supply chain to ensure timely and safe delivery of zinc oxides.
Certified
GRILLO zinc oxides for the pharmaceutical industry are tested and approved by certificates such as GMP, CEP and ASMF. GRILLO zinc oxide is also registered at FDA.
ECO ZINC

We focus on sustainability and climate neutrality by optionally using ECO ZINC as a raw material in our production – for a reduced CO2 footprint of your products.

Application areas of
zinc oxide for the pharmaceutical industry

Cosmetics & Healthcare

Zinc oxide is used in the healthcare sector as an active ingredient in zinc ointments, shake mixtures, skin care products, haemorrhoid ointments and wound healing ointments.

Zinc oxide as a pharmaceutical active ingredient

GRILLO zinc oxide is a proven active ingredient in the pharmaceutical industry and is used for a wide range of medical applications. It offers high purity and efficacy as well as excellent tolerability for the patient.

Our product range

Active ingredients (API) Registration number Purity m2/g BET
Zinc oxide, active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) 4 DE_NI_01_Reg_2017_0001* ≥ 99.0 % 3,0-5,0
Zinc oxide, active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) 6 DE_NI_01_Reg_2017_0001* ≥ 99.0 % 5,1-7,0
Zinc oxide, active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) 8 DE_NI_01_Reg_2017_0001* ≥ 99.0 % 7,1-9,0

*State Trade Supervisory Office Braunschweig

Did you know?

GRILLO not only offers its customers high-quality zinc oxides, but also supports them in the certification of products. One example is the certification support in connection with CEP/ASMF documents. GRILLO was able to help a customer from the pharmaceutical industry to launch an ointment on the market in Vietnam by submitting a corresponding ASMF document to the competent authority. Thanks to the close cooperation with GRILLO as a supplier and partner, the customer was able to rely on a smooth process and rapid processing of the document.

Applications

GRILLO zinc oxides are used as an active ingredient in various applications, such as zinc ointments, shaking mixtures, haemorrhoid ointments, wound healing ointments, wound dressings, plasters and bandages.

Zinc oxide as a pharmaceutical excipient

GRILLO zinc oxides are an important ingredient in the pharmaceutical industry as an excipient, as it helps to improve the stability, shelf life, solubility or bioavailability of the active ingredient without having a pharmacological effect on the body itself.

Our product range

Excipients Purity m2/g BET
Zinc oxide, active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) 4 ≥ 99.0 % 3,0-5,0
Zinc oxide, active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) 6 ≥ 99.0 % 5,1-7,0
Zinc oxide, active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) 8 ≥ 99.0 % 7,1-9,0

Applications

GRILLO zinc oxides are used as excipients, for example, in the manufacture of dental products, foot powder, antiperspirant and eye shadow.

Further topics

ECO ZINC

Climate-neutral production for environmentally friendly zinc products

With ECO ZINC, we focus on sustainability and climate neutrality by using it as a raw material in our production as desired. The result is products with a reduced CO2 footprint that are both environmentally friendly and of high quality.
MORE ABOUT ECO ZINC

Sustainability

Together for a liveable and sustainable future

At GRILLO, we are convinced that sustainability is not a trend, but a necessity. We therefore aim to continuously improve our processes and products and make a positive impact on the environment and society. We rely on sustainable solutions such as ECO ZINC, a circular economy and CO2 reduced production to make our contribution to climate protection and create a future worth living.
More about sustainability

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