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Product Description
Climbazole is a synthetic imidazole antifungal ingredient used primarily in cosmetic and personal-care formulations, especially shampoos and scalp-care products. Its role in anti-dandruff formulations makes it relevant to hair-care developers seeking a targeted ingredient for flake-control products, subject to applicable cosmetic regulations and permitted use concentrations.
For B2B sourcing, climbazole selection should focus on assay, impurity profile, particle size, dispersion behavior, formulation compatibility, and regulatory requirements in the target market. Because its solubility is limited in water, the formulation system and processing conditions are important considerations during product development.
Climbazole is an imidazole derivative used as an antifungal active in certain cosmetic and personal-care products. Its chemical name is commonly given as 1-(4-chlorophenoxy)-1-(imidazol-1-yl)-3,3-dimethylbutan-2-one. It is used primarily in hair and scalp formulations designed to help manage dandruff-associated concerns.
Climbazole is not interchangeable with every other anti-dandruff ingredient. Formulators must evaluate its permitted concentration, product type, exposure conditions, solubility, and compatibility with the full formula before selecting it for a commercial product.
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Climbazole |
| Ingredient Type | Synthetic imidazole antifungal ingredient for cosmetic and personal-care formulations |
| CAS Number | 38083-17-9 |
| Molecular Formula | C15H17ClN2O2 |
| Molecular Weight | 292.76 g/mol |
| Appearance | Typically white to off-white crystalline powder |
| Assay | High-purity cosmetic ingredient grades are commonly specified at 98% or higher; the purchase specification should define the required limit |
| Test Method | HPLC or another validated chromatographic method appropriate to the specification |
| Solubility | Limited water solubility; solubility depends on the solvent, surfactant system, and formulation conditions |
| Common Application | Anti-dandruff shampoos, scalp-care products, and selected rinse-off or leave-on cosmetic formulations where permitted |
| Grade | Cosmetic ingredient grade; requirements should be matched to the intended market and product type |
| Particle Size | Standard and customized options may be specified according to dispersion and processing requirements |
| Shelf Life | Commonly 24 months under recommended storage conditions, subject to the supplier's validated specification |
| Storage | Keep tightly sealed in a cool, dry place, protected from direct sunlight and moisture |
| Packaging | Common commercial formats include 1 kg and 5 kg sealed foil bags and 25 kg fiber drums; customized packaging may be arranged |
| Bulk Supply | Bulk procurement and project-specific packaging options supported |
Climbazole is used in certain anti-dandruff shampoos as an antifungal ingredient intended to help manage dandruff-associated scalp concerns. The allowable concentration and product conditions depend on the regulations applicable to the market where the product will be sold.
Selected scalp-care products may incorporate climbazole where the ingredient is permitted for the product category and intended exposure. Formulators should evaluate scalp compatibility, the complete ingredient system, stability, and the safety requirements applicable to the finished cosmetic.
Climbazole can be assessed during the development of cleansing and scalp-care products that require a regulated anti-dandruff ingredient. Product developers should confirm local restrictions before setting the formula, concentration, packaging claims, or product positioning.
Climbazole presents a specific formulation challenge: it has limited solubility in water, so ingredient compatibility and the method of incorporation can affect product uniformity and physical stability. A successful formulation should be evaluated as a complete system rather than by ingredient assay alone.
| Development Factor | What to Evaluate | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| Solubilization and dispersion | Compatibility with the selected surfactants, solvents, and other formulation components | Helps reduce the risk of visible particles, uneven distribution, or precipitation |
| Processing conditions | Order of addition, mixing conditions, temperature, and cooling profile | Can influence incorporation, uniformity, and batch-to-batch reproducibility |
| Finished-product stability | Assay retention, appearance, odor, pH, viscosity, and physical stability over time | Confirms that the ingredient remains compatible with the finished formula during its intended shelf life |
| Regulatory compliance | Permitted product type, concentration limit, labeling, and required safety assessment | Climbazole restrictions differ by jurisdiction and product category |
Before scaling up, conduct compatibility and stability testing in the actual formula. Do not assume that a concentration or formulation approach permitted in one region is automatically acceptable in another.
Common commercial packaging includes sealed 1 kg and 5 kg foil bags and 25 kg fiber drums. The appropriate format depends on order size, warehouse handling, repacking requirements, and the intended production process. Customized packaging can be considered for qualified projects.
Keep containers tightly closed after opening and avoid prolonged exposure to moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Follow the storage conditions and retest period stated in the applicable supplier documentation.
Climbazole may be considered for custom hair-care and scalp-care product development where its use is permitted. Project support can include formulation development, shampoo or other suitable dosage-form manufacturing, packaging selection, labeling, and private-label production.
For efficient project evaluation, define the target market, product category, intended claims, regulatory concentration limit, formulation type, required ingredient specification, packaging format, and finished-product stability criteria before pilot production.
Climbazole quality control should be based on the agreed raw-material specification and intended cosmetic application. Relevant batch checks may include:
For finished cosmetic products, ingredient quality testing does not replace formula-level stability, compatibility, safety, and regulatory assessments. Buyers should review the COA alongside the TDS, SDS, and applicable market requirements.
High-purity cosmetic ingredient grades are commonly specified at 98% or higher, but the required assay and impurity limits should be agreed in the purchasing specification. For regulated products, the specification should reflect the target market, analytical method, and finished-product requirements rather than relying on assay alone.
Climbazole has limited water solubility. Formulators should assess the complete surfactant and solvent system, order of addition, and processing conditions to achieve suitable dispersion and physical stability. Pilot testing in the actual formula is recommended before commercial scale-up.
No. Permitted uses and concentration limits depend on the jurisdiction and product category. Before formulating or marketing a product, confirm current local rules for the intended rinse-off or leave-on application, along with labeling and safety-assessment requirements.
Review the batch-specific COA, product specification, TDS, SDS, analytical method, and packaging details. For commercial cosmetic development, also verify the applicable ingredient restrictions, safety documentation, and finished-product testing requirements in the target market.
Climbazole is a specialized cosmetic ingredient used in selected anti-dandruff and scalp-care formulations. Effective sourcing requires more than checking purity: buyers should assess solubility, formulation compatibility, impurity control, documentation, and current regulatory requirements for the intended market.
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| Selling Units: | Kilogram |
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