Octopirox®

Piroctone Olamine (100%). Octopirox® by Clariant is a highly effective anti-dandruff and antimicrobial agent. It is an environmental friendly and multifunctional (doubles as a preserving agent).

• It has low aquatic toxicity and broad-spectrum preservation.
• It is sensitive towards UV light and might be decomposed depending on the amount of irradiation.
• It gives clear, transparent, pH- and temperature stable formulation. It can be used together with most cationic surfactants and active ingredients.
• It is present as free acid in neutral solutions and is chemically stable over a wide pH range.
• It is compatible with most surfactants, additives and active ingredients.
• It is gentle on the scalp and causes no flake and itching.
• It is suitable for shampoo, conditioner, scalp tonic, cream rinse and hair styling products.
• Recommended for roll-on, spray, foot deodorant cream and stick.
• Octopirox® can also be used in anti-acne products such as gel, lotion and cleanser.
• It has a shelf life of 5 years.