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Survey of chemical substances in dandruff shampoo

Contents

Preface

Summary and conclusion

1. Introduction

• 1.1 Formation of dandruff, treatment and products for treatment
  • 1.1.1 Dandruff requiring medical treatment
  • 1.1.2 Dry scalp
  • 1.1.3 Cosmetic dandruff shampoo
  • 1.1.4 Medical dandruff shampoo
• 1.2 Substance groups and their function

2 Legislation

• 2.1 Dandruff shampoo subject to regulations under the Statutory Order on cosmetic products
• 2.2 Labelling of dandruff shampoo
• 2.3 List of ingredients
• 2.4 Limitations on use of chemical substances in dandruff shampoo
• 2.5 Dandruff shampoo subject to regulation under the Statutory Order on labelling etc. of drugs

3 Ingredients and their function

• 3.1 Substance groups
  • 3.1.1 Solvents
  • 3.1.2 Surfactants / soap components
  • 3.1.3 Softeners
  • 3.1.4 Emulsifiers
  • 3.1.5 Humectants
  • 3.1.6 Thickening agents and viscosity controlling substances (gelation agents)
  • 3.1.7 Emulsion stabilisers
  • 3.1.8 Preservatives and anti-microbial agents
  • 3.1.9 Buffers
  • 3.1.10 Soothing, skin-conditioning and astringent substances
  • 3.1.11 Film formers and hair-conditioners
  • 3.1.12 Colourants
  • 3.1.13 Anti-dandruff agents
  • 3.1.14 Fragrances (perfumes)
  • 3.1.15 Other substances
• 3.2 Comparison with ordinary shampoo

4 Exposure

• 4.1 Human exposure
• 4.2 Environmental exposure

5 References

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Version 1.0 June 2005, © Danish Environmental Protection Agency