"Low penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Synthetic
- INCI name: PIROCTONE OLAMINE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 272-574-2
- Classification: Regulated, Preservative
Namely
Piroctone olamine is a preservative also used for its antifungal functions in anti-dandruff shampoos. It is forbidden in organic.
Restriction in Europe:
III/61, V/35
Maximum concentration in ready-to-use preparation
Maximum content of secondary amine: 0.5%
Other restrictions:
- Do not use with nitrosating systems
- Minimum purity: 99%
- Maximum content of secondary amine: 0.5% (applies to raw materials)
- Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 micrograms / kg
- Keep in containers without nitrite
If used as a conservator:
The maximum concentration allowed in ready-to-use cosmetic preparations is:
- 1.0% in the products to be rinsed
- 0,5% in other products
Maximum concentration in ready-to-use preparation
Maximum content of secondary amine: 0.5%
Other restrictions:
- Do not use with nitrosating systems
- Minimum purity: 99%
- Maximum content of secondary amine: 0.5% (applies to raw materials)
- Maximum nitrosamine content: 50 micrograms / kg
- Keep in containers without nitrite
If used as a conservator:
The maximum concentration allowed in ready-to-use cosmetic preparations is:
- 1.0% in the products to be rinsed
- 0,5% in other products
Its functions (INCI)
- Anti dandruff : Helps fight against dandruff
- Preservative : Inhibits the development of microorganisms in cosmetic products.
This ingredient is present in 0.87% of cosmetics.
