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Hair Shampoos & Conditioners
Piroctone Olamine for evaluation in suitable shampoo and conditioner formulations, subject to formulation compatibility and applicable product requirements.
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VRUSHCARE PO
Piroctone Olamine
Piroctone Olamine is a hair and scalp active used in suitable anti-dandruff and personal-care formulations.
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Ingredient Identification
Piroctone Olamine
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CAS Number68890-66-4
INCI / IngredientPiroctone Olamine
EC Number272-574-2
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Technical Snapshot
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Product Code
PO
CAS Number
68890-66-4
Molecular Formula
C16H30N2O3
Molecular Weight
298.4 g/mol
01 · Product Overview
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Product-specific information to help your technical team assess the ingredient for its intended application.
Ingredient Identity
Piroctone Olamine. Confirm the exact grade, identity, and intended function using current supplier documentation.
About This Product
Piroctone Olamine is an ingredient used in hair shampoos, conditioners, scalp treatments, and other selected personal-care formulations. Its suitability depends on the finished product, formulation compatibility, and applicable market requirements.
Functional Information
Hair and scalp active used in selected anti-dandruff formulations. The appropriate use level depends on whether the finished product is rinse-off or leave-on, the formulation system, and applicable market requirements.
Also Known As
Piroctone OlaminePOOctopirox1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)pyridin-2(1H)-one, 2-aminoethanol salt
02 · Chemical Profile
The details behind the chemistry.
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Chemical reference
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Request verified dataChemical Name
Piroctone Olamine
INCI / Ingredient
Piroctone Olamine
CAS Number
68890-66-4
EC Number
272-574-2
Molecular Formula
C16H30N2O3
Molecular Weight
298.4 g/mol
Physical Form
Powder
Appearance
Powder; specific colour and appearance should be confirmed against the supplied grade.
Solubility
10% ethanol in water; methanol
Recommended Dosage
Reference use levels are ≤1% for rinse-off products and ≤0.5% for leave-on products. Confirm the grade-specific recommendation and permitted use for the target market.
HSN Code
29339900
Chemical Structure
Chemical structure of Piroctone Olamine
03 · Applications
Explore potential applications.
Application suitability depends on the chemical grade, formulation system, technical evidence, and requirements of the intended market.
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Anti-Dandruff Products
Hair-care formulations developed to address dandruff-related concerns. Verify the permitted product category and applicable concentration limits for the destination market.
Application-specific assessment
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Hair Growth & Scalp Treatments
Selected scalp-care applications, subject to ingredient suitability, substantiated product claims, and applicable regulations.
Application-specific assessment
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Hair Dyes & Colour Products
Potential application; confirm compatibility and suitability for the specific colour formulation.
Application-specific assessment
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After-Sun Care
Potential application; confirm suitability for the intended finished product.
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Face Masks & Treatments
Confirm the grade, intended function, and permitted use before formulation.
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Baby & Child Care Products
Obtain a specific safety and regulatory assessment before considering use in baby or child-care products.
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Moisturisers & Lotions
Selected personal-care formulations, subject to compatibility and product-category requirements.
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Eye Creams & Treatments
Confirm specific suitability and safety before considering use near the eye area.
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Acne & Blemish Treatments
Verify the intended product classification and applicable regulatory requirements.
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Body Lotions & Butters
Selected body-care formulations, subject to formulation compatibility and intended-use requirements.
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Soaps & Body Washes
Potential use in compatible wash-off formulations, subject to the product's technical requirements and applicable regulations.
Application-specific assessment
04 · Formulation Guidance
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Technical review
Confirm suitability before production or commercial use.
Formulation considerations
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Reference solubility information includes 10% ethanol in water and methanol. Confirm the appropriate incorporation method for the actual grade.
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A reference pH range is 3–8. Confirm finished-formula compatibility and the supplier's latest technical guidance.
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Reference use levels are ≤1% for rinse-off products and ≤0.5% for leave-on products. Verify applicability to the intended finished product and destination market.
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Assess compatibility with surfactants, salts, preservatives, and other formulation ingredients.
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Evaluate finished-product stability and performance using appropriate formulation testing.
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Use current supplier-issued TDS, SDS, and COA documents when developing or manufacturing a formulation.
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