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INCI name

PIROCTONE OLAMINE

Piroctone olamine

Anti-seborrheicPreservativereviewed

An anti-dandruff and preservative ingredient.

What it is

Piroctone olamine is a synthetic antifungal compound. It is used in anti-dandruff shampoos and is also listed as a preservative in Annex V of the EU Cosmetics Regulation.

Where it is used

Found in anti-dandruff shampoos, scalp treatments and some deodorants.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

See the EU regulation section for the applicable limits.

Functions

Anti-seborrheic
Preventing or relieving the symptoms of seborrhea and/or seborrheic dermatitis, including dandruff.
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
EU · Annex III, entry 61Monoalkylamines, monoalkanolamines and their salts
Maximum concentration
Maximum secondary amine content: 0.5%
As of
3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223

Products with this ingredient (232)

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