Description

Piroctone Olamine is a highly effective, broad-spectrum antimicrobial and antifungal agent widely recognized for its safety and efficacy in personal care formulations. Its primary value lies in its potent activity against Malassezia globosa, the fungus responsible for dandruff, making it a cornerstone ingredient for scalp health and hair care products. This compound is essential for manufacturers in the cosmetics, personal care, and OTC pharmaceutical industries seeking a reliable, well-tolerated anti-dandruff active. Piroctone Olamine CAS NO 68890-66-4 offers a favorable safety profile and excellent compatibility with other formulation components.

Application

• Anti-Dandruff Shampoos & Conditioners: Primary active ingredient for controlling flaking, itching, and scalp irritation.
• Hair Care Treatments: Used in serums, tonics, and leave-in products to maintain a healthy scalp environment.
• Scalp Care Cosmetics: Incorporated into cleansing foams, scrubs, and pre-treatment solutions for targeted scalp hygiene.
• Personal Cleansing Products: Added to body washes, soaps, and facial cleansers for enhanced antimicrobial protection.
• Cosmetic Preservation: Functions as a mild preservative booster in rinse-off and some leave-on formulations.
• OTC Topical Preparations: Used in medicated creams or lotions for managing seborrheic dermatitis and other fungal-related skin conditions.

Basic Information

Product Name	Piroctone Olamine
CAS No.	68890-66-4
Molecular Formula	C14H30N2O3
Molecular Weight	274.40 g/mol
Synonyms	Piroctone Ethanolamine; Octopirox; Piroctone Olamine (USAN); 1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)-2(1H)-pyridone, 2-aminoethanol salt; Piroctone Ethanolamine Salt; Piroctone Olamine Salt; Piroctone Monoethanolamine Salt; Piroctone EA
EINECS	272-574-2

Quality Control

Our Piroctone Olamine is produced under strict quality management systems to ensure batch-to-batch consistency and high purity suitable for cosmetic and personal care applications. We adhere to relevant industry guidelines and specifications. Comprehensive quality testing, including assay, identification, and impurity profiling, is performed. Certificates of Analysis (COA) documenting all critical parameters are available upon request to support your quality assurance and regulatory compliance needs.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at room temperature (15-25°C). This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); the container must be kept tightly sealed after opening to prevent absorption of atmospheric moisture, which may affect product stability and performance.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white crystalline powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to reference spectrum
Assay (HPLC)	98.0% - 102.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 1.0%
Residue on Ignition	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single impurity ≤ 0.5%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.