Why It Matters
Scalp-care manufacturers source anti-dandruff actives by name, but none of zinc pyrithione, piroctone olamine or climbazole are in our catalog, and our existing scalp page covers only mild surfactants rather than the actives buyers actually shop for. These are OTC anti-dandruff monograph materials, supplied as raw materials only
Solution Approach
Scalp-care manufacturers source anti-dandruff actives by name, but none of zinc pyrithione, piroctone olamine or climbazole are in our catalog, and our existing scalp page covers only mild surfactants rather than the actives buyers actually shop for. These are OTC anti-dandruff monograph materials, supplied as raw materials only RawSource supplies the base chemicals that go into these programs. We can help with product selection, grade matching, and sourcing from multiple origins for supply security.
Typical Treatment Workflow
1
System Assessment
Characterize operating conditions—fluid composition, temperature, pressure, flow rates—and benchmark current treatment performance.
2
Chemistry Selection
Match base chemicals to your operating envelope. Factor in compatibility with existing programs, regulatory constraints, and downstream impacts.
3
Dosage & Delivery
Determine optimal treat rates through jar testing or field trials. Configure packaging (drums, totes, ISO tanks) to match consumption and storage logistics.
4
Monitoring & Adjustment
Track KPIs—coupon rates, residuals, separator performance, water quality. Adjust chemistry and dosage as conditions change.
Recommended Chemistries (5)
Zinc Pyrithione (Zinc Pyrion NF)
CAS 13463-41-7
Specialty Additives
Conditioning
2811 (ZINC PYRITHIONE) · Class Antifungal active that limits growth of scalp Malassezia yeast; coordination compound supplied as a cosmetic/OTC raw material
Melting Point: 240 °C, decomposes Density: 1.782 at 25 °C Solubility: Insoluble (<1 mg/ml at 21 °C)
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Piroctone Olamine
CAS 68890-66-4
Amines & Amides
Preservation
Hydroxamic-acid antifungal that chelates metal ions essential to Malassezia metabolism; common zinc-pyrithione alternative
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Climbazole
CAS 38083-17-9
Imidazole-class antifungal that inhibits fungal ergosterol synthesis; used at low percent in scalp formulas
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Salicylic Acid
CAS 69-72-7
Keratolytic beta-hydroxy acid that loosens and helps lift scalp flakes; pairs with antifungal actives
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Selenium Disulfide
CAS 7488-56-4
Antifungal and antiproliferative inorganic scalp active; OTC-monograph material, supply framing only
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