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Piroctone Olamine

Piroctone Olamine is a synthetic hair care active used as an antifungal and antibacterial agent in personal care formulations, especially anti-dandruff shampoos, conditioners, lotions, and scalp-care products.

AvailableHair careCAS 68890-66-4
✓Fine & Specialty Chemical
✓Anti-dandruff agent
✓Scalable Manufacturing

Piroctone Olamine is a synthetic hair care active used as an antifungal and antibacterial agent in personal care formulations, especially anti-dandruff shampoos, conditioners, lotions, and scalp-care products.

Technical Overview

Piroctone Olamine – CAS 68890-66-4

Piroctone Olamine

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CAS Number

68890-66-4

Category

Hair care

Molecular Formula

C16H30N2O3

Molecular Weight

298.42

Synonyms

Octopirox

Description

Piroctone Olamine is a synthetic hair care active used as an antifungal and antibacterial agent in personal care formulations, especially anti-dandruff shampoos, conditioners, lotions, and scalp-care products.

Applications

  • Anti-dandruff shampoos
  • Scalp care formulations
  • Hair care products with dandruff-control positioning
  • Conditioners and rinse-off personal care systems
  • Skin care and cosmetic personal care applications

Specifications

Appearance
White or slightly yellow crystalline powder
Purity (HPLC)
NLT 99.00%
pH (1% in water, 20 °C)
9.00 - 10.00
Melting Point
133.0 - 136.0 °C
Drying Loss
NMT 0.30%

Handling & Supply Details

Storage Conditions

Store in a cool, dry place below 25°C, tightly sealed and protected from light.

Packaging

1 kg / 5 kg / 25 kg fiber drum with inner liner

Shelf Life

24 months

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