Piroctone Olamine (PO; OCT)

Product Name：BeriCos^® OCT 

Alias: OCT, PO

Chemical name: 1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)-2(IH)-pyridone

INCI Name: Piroctone ethanolamine salt

Molecular weight: 298.42

Molecular formula: C16H30N2O3

CAS No.: 68890-66-4

Appearance: White or off-white powder

Purity: ≥99% 

Melting point: 9.0~10.0

Detailed introduction-Beri Pharma

Piroctone ethanolamine salt makes the only anti-dandruff and anti-itch agent that can be used in leave-on hair products so far. Piroctone ethanolamine salt has a broad-spectrum killing effect on fungi and molds, and has good therapeutic effect on ringworm of feet and hands. It can be used as a preservative in cosmetics and a fungicide in soap, and has thickening properties. Therefore, Piroctone ethanolamine salt is a multifunctional anti-dandruff and anti-itch antiseptic, which is widely used in shampoo, bath, cosmetics and detergents.

Efficacy characteristics.
1, broad-spectrum antibacterial and, without nipagin ester, non-formaldehyde releasing body

2, effective inhibition of Malassezia, anti-dandruff and anti-itch, soothe scalp inflammation

3, safe, mild, low irritation, will not cause hair loss, hair breakage

4、As the use of ZPT is limited, OCT is an extremely suitable alternative product, while the use of flexible in the formulation, suitable for transparent formulations, no suspension stabilizer; in addition, in the sulfate formulation, can act as a thickening agent role.

5, can reduce the sebum secretion on the skin surface, suitable for oily scalp and skin, men’s formulations, while in the anti-acne effect, acne skin relief