What does the restriction note for PIROCTONE OLAMINE mean?

The restriction field for PIROCTONE OLAMINE reads: III/61 V/35. This is the restriction note from the CosIng inventory. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries.

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CAS 68890-66-4 may appear across multiple EU annex records. The CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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PIROCTONE OLAMINE

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1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)pyridin-2(1H)-one, compound with 2-aminoethanol (1:1)

PIROCTONE OLAMINE is linked to 2 EU annex records on this page. Inventory note: III/61 V/35.

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Inventory details for PIROCTONE OLAMINE

INCI name

PIROCTONE OLAMINE

INN name

piroctone olamine

Description

1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)pyridin-2(1H)-one, compound with 2-aminoethanol (1:1)

Annex records for PIROCTONE OLAMINE

Annex III Restriction reference

Entry 61

Monoalkylamines, monoalkanolamines and their salts

Annex V Restriction reference

Entry 35

1-Hydroxy-4-methyl-6-(2,4,4-trimethylpentyl)-2 pyridon, piroctone olamine

CAS: 50650-76-5 / 68890-66-4

EC: - / 272-574-2

Key data

CAS

68890-66-4

272-574-2

Restriction

III/61 V/35

Function

ANTI-SEBORRHEIC PRESERVATIVE

How PIROCTONE OLAMINE appears in the CosIng inventory

The CosIng inventory lists PIROCTONE OLAMINE as a cosmetic ingredient and this page links it to 2 annex records. The inventory entry captures names and identifiers, while the annex records show where the substance is prohibited, restricted or positively listed in EU cosmetics law.

PIROCTONE OLAMINE is also tagged with 2 cosmetic functions in the official data. Function labels describe intended use, but they do not replace regulatory review of linked annex records before formulation or labelling work.

Frequently asked questions

PIROCTONE OLAMINE appears in the EU CosIng inventory and has linked annex records. Check the annex records above for applicable restrictions, concentration limits and conditions of use. Annex II listing means prohibited; Annex III means restricted; Annexes IV, V and VI mean permitted under specified conditions.

The restriction field for PIROCTONE OLAMINE reads: "III/61 V/35". This is the restriction note recorded in the CosIng inventory for this ingredient. For authoritative conditions and limits, always refer to the linked annex entries above.

According to the EU CosIng inventory, PIROCTONE OLAMINE carries the following function designation(s):

CAS 68890-66-4 may appear across multiple EU annex records. Viewing the CAS lookup page shows all Annex II–VI entries sharing this identifier, which is useful for identifying cross-annex regulatory status of the same chemical substance.

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Source note for PIROCTONE OLAMINE

This page combines the CosIng inventory entry for PIROCTONE OLAMINE with 2 linked Annex II–VI records from the local dataset built from public European Commission cosmetic ingredient materials.

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