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Piroctone Olamine
Appearance: White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Application: Can be used for Anti-dandruff Shampoo, Scalp Serum.
Piroctone Olamine (PO or OCTOPIROX®) is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent that has become a star ingredient in scalp care and problem skin formulations for its highly effective anti-dandruff, mildly antibacterial, and micro-ecological properties in skincare 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 |