Piroctone Olamine

  • Good for Oily Skin
  • Preservative

Not rated A basic ingredient widely used in most products, such as purified water, or one that is not suitable for star-rating-based preference analysis.

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About Piroctone Olamine

Piroctone Olamine is an amine salt.[1] In cosmetics, it is used to inhibit the growth of microorganisms in the product and delay deterioration during storage.[4] In Korea, it may be used at up to 1.0% in rinse-off products and up to 0.5% in other products.[2] In Europe, when used as a preservative, it may be used at up to 1.0% in rinse-off products.[3] The secondary amine content of the finished product is also limited to a maximum of 0.5%, and the nitrosamine content must not exceed 50 ฮผg/kg.[3]

Piroctone Olamine Details

Ingredient function
Preservative
Main product categories
Scalp Care Shampoo, Moisturizing/Nourishing Shampoo, Hair Tonic
INCI name
PIROCTONE OLAMINE
CosIng ID
36604

Piroctone Olamine References

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