iDRUFF OCT is a broad-spectrum microbicide/microbiostatic, and may be used in formulating antidandruff shampoo, hair keep and hair care, soap, etc. It has a wide range of antibacterial and antifungal action; it has been used in soap, cream to eliminate body offensive smell, or to replace preservatives.

INCI Name: Piroctone Olamine

Functions: Anti-Dandruff Agent, Anti-Microbial Agent, Bacteriostatic Agent, Deodorant, Fungistatic Agent, Preservative

Labeling Claims: Credo Clean Standard, Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty

Benefit Claims: Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Dandruff, Anti-Fungal, De-Odorizing, Solubilizing

Technical Data Sheet

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Identification & Functionality

Chemical Family
CAS No.
68890-66-4
EC No.
272-574-2

Features & Benefits

Key Attributes

The reason that iDruff OCT finds favors in the eyes of manufacturers and technicians is not only because of its good antidandruff action, solubility and safety, but also its special functions such as thickening preservation and elimination of body offensive odor.

iDruff OCT has an obvious action of increasing thickness of shampoo, when it concentration reaches 0.3 - 0.4% in base shampoo; the viscosity of shampoo is about 3000 m.pas. So the thickening agent may not be added, or added in a less amount when is iDRUFF OCT added to the shampoo. This not only simplifies the production process but also raises the product stability and reduce product cost.
 

Applications & Uses

Bath & Shower Applications
Skin Care Applications
Treatment Product Applications
Formulation Guidelines

The maximum concentration in ready for use preparation is restricted to 1.0% for leave and 0.5 % for other cosmetic products.

  • Antidandruff hair keep: 0.1 - 0.8% active ingredient
  • Antidandruff fixing agent: 0.05 - 0.2% active ingredient
  • Antidandruff hair emulsion: 1 - 0.3% active ingredient
  • Antidandruff hair supporting: 0.05-0.1 % active ingredient
  • Smell-eliminating agent: 0.2 - 0.5% active ingredient
  • Smell-eliminating scented soap: 0.2 - 0.5% active ingredient
Recommended Uses

iDruff OCT has a wide range of antibacterial and antifungal action; it has been used in soap, cream to eliminate body offensive smell, or to replace preservative.

iDruff OCT is a broad-spectrum microbicide/microbiostatic, may be used in formulating antidandruff shampoo, hair keep and hair care, soap, etc.

Properties

Physical Form
Odor
Odorless
Slightly Soluble In
Water

Regulatory & Compliance

Regulatory Compliance

iDruff Oct (Piroctone Olamine) is listed in annex V/35 of the European Cosmetic Directive EC 1223/2009.

Technical Details & Test Data

Solubility

iDruff Oct is readily soluble in alcohol (10%), soluble in aqueous surfactant solution and slightly soluble in water (ca. 0.05%). The solubility of IDruff Oct depend on the pH, in aqueous formulations the solubility is greater in neutral to weakly alkaline ranges than in the acid range (formation of free acid). In the usual pH range (pH 5 – 8) I cosmetic products iDruff Oct show an adequate solubility.

Packaging & Availability

Packaging Information

25 kg/ drum/ carton box

Storage & Handling

Shelf Life
2 years
Storage and Handling

In unopened original container at 15⁰C under adequate storage conditions minimum two years after production date. Keep in tight closed container at 15 to 40⁰C, in cool, dry, ventilated and lightless place.