Ingredient

Piroctone Olamine

⚠ EU Restricted

Also known as: Kopirox, KOPIROX

Identification

CAS Number 68890-66-4
EINECS / EC 272-574-2
CosIng Ref 36604
Chemical Name 1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)pyridin-2(1H)-one, compound with 2-aminoethanol (1:1)
Formula C16H30N2O3
Mol. Weight 298.42 g/mol

Function & Classification

Primary Function Active - Anti-Dandruff
Secondary Functions PRESERVATIVE
Category Actives
Manufacturer Eigenmann & Veronelli S.p.A.

EU Regulatory Status

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⚠ Restricted — EU Reg. 1223/2009 Annex V / Entry 8 + Annex III
Max Rinse-off 1%
Restrictions Max 1% (rinse-off hair products only). Not in other product types.
Conditions of Use Rinse-off hair: max 1.0%. Face/body leave-on: max 0.5%.

Safety Profile

2 / 10
Skin Type Compatibility
🍄 Fungal Acne Safe ✓ Safe

No toxicology data available yet for this ingredient.

Check SCCS opinions or CIR reports for published safety assessments.

NOAEL · Dermal Absorption % · Sensitization

Formulation Guidelines

Solubility Freely soluble in 10% ethanol, Slightly soluble in
Benefits Anti-dandruff; antifungal

Suppliers & Documents

Eigenmann & Veronelli S.p.A. 🇮🇹 Italy
Kopirox Manufacturer
Documents

External Resources