Is Piroctone vegetarian?

Piroctone is a synthetic organic compound, a hydroxamic acid derivative, used as an antimicrobial agent. Its ethanolamine salt, piroctone olamine, is widely used in anti-dandruff and anti-seborrhoeic scalp products, marketed as Octopirox.

An ingredient is considered vegetarian if it avoids components derived from killing an animal.

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