Piroctone Olamine
Appearance: White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Application: Can be used for Anti-dandruff Shampoo, Scalp Serum.
Piroctone Olamine (OCT) is a highly effective yet gentle antidandruff agent widely used in modern hair care formulations. This innovative active ingredient delivers superior scalp microbiome balance with exceptional antifungal properties, making it the preferred choice for premium antidandruff products.
Property | Details |
Chemical Name | Piroctone olamine |
Appearance
|
White to pale yellow crystalline powder |
Solubility | In Water (0.1g/10ml): Insoluble In Methanol (1.0g/10ml): Soluble |
Acidity, pH (1% aqueous)
|
8.5 – 10.0 |
Melting Range, ºC | 130 – 135 |
Residue on Ignition, % | ≤0.2 |
Purity, %
|
≥99.0
|
Dying loss,%
|
≤0.3 |
Monoethanolamine | 20 ~ 21 |
Methanol, ppm |
≤500
|
Ethylacetate, ppm
|
≤500 |
Nitrosaminecontent, ppm
|
≤50
|
Storage | Store in a cool, dry place, away from sunlight |
Shelf Life | 2 years under proper storage conditions |