INCI name

PIROCTONE

AntimicrobialPreservativeBasic data from CosIng

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Functions

Antimicrobial
Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
Preservative
Exclusively or mainly intended to inhibit the development of micro-organisms in the cosmetic product. All authorised preservatives are substances in the positive list of Annex V to the Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009.

EU regulation

EU · Annex V, entry 351-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)-2 pyridon and its monoethanolamine salt
Product type
a) Rinse-off products b) Other products
Maximum concentration
a) 1.0% b) 0.5%
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
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