Tata Chemicals has been bestowed with the prestigious award in science – ICC Acharya P.C Ray Award for Development of Indigenous Technology for the advancements it has made in nanomaterials especially, Nano-zinc oxide (nZno). This accolade is a science excellence milestone for the Company.

Nano zinc oxide is a product of Tata Chemicals’, developed with a vision to serve the society through science and offer innovative, science-led differentiated products and solutions not just to the customers but the nation, at large.

The virtual felicitation ceremony was organized by Indian Chemical Council.

The product is free of harmful heavy metal compounds, has antiviral & antimicrobial and UV blocking properties giving a required performance at lower dosages which makes it a perfect example of excellent efficiency packed in nano units. Because of its unique properties, Tata Chemicals nZnO is used for industrial, textile, and cosmetic applications, including cosmetics, paints/coatings, adhesives, plastics, and baby care products.