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ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE

Molecular structure

How much products actually contain

No product states its amount yet.

Of the products containing it, 16 list it before the 1% line and 4 after it (usually 1% or less).

Products using this ingredient

12 of 17 confirmed · likeliest to carry enough first · See all 17

Definition

US FDA substance register · UNII 407PSC3OC7 · registered name ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE ANHYDROUS · single chemical substance

Source: US FDA Unique Ingredient Identifier (UNII)

Cosmetic roles

Gives a tightening feelASTRINGENTReduces body odourDEODORANTReduces sweatingANTIPERSPIRANT

Safety & regulatory references

Restricted
Taiwan

Source: Health Canada Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist · MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information · Taiwan FDA cosmetic ingredients · Taiwan FDA cosmetic regulations

Canada

  • Conditions of Use by product type : (a) Not permitted in combination with aluminum chloride, other aluminum chlorohydrate complexes or aluminum zirconium complexes. (b) Deodorants and antiperspirants (c) Deodorants and antiperspirants in aerosol dispensers
  • Maximum Concentration Permitted : (b,c) 25% (calculated as the anhydrous form).
  • Warnings and Cautionary Statements: (to the effect of) : (b) "Discontinue use if rash or irritation occurs." “Do not use on broken skin.” (c) "Discontinue use if rash or irritation occurs." “Do not use on broken skin.” “Keep away from face to avoid inhalation and spraying in the eyes.” “Keep out of reach of children.”

Source: MFDS (Korea) cosmetic regulatory information

Not classified under Korea’s toxic-substance GHS list · existing chemical substance

Source: Korea toxic substances GHS register (NIER)

Other restriction: ban substances that deplete the ozone layer

Source: EU CosIng ingredient list

More data — names, identifiers, properties, test records, literature

Official labels & definitions

JCIA labelling name クロルヒドロキシAl: 本品は、次の化学式で表される塩基性塩化アルミニウム錯体である。

Source: JCIA labelling names (Japan)

Names & identifiers

ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATEINCI알루미늄클로로하이드레이트Korean label name (MFDS standard)Aluminium chloride hydroxide (Al2Cl(OH)5)SynonymクロルヒドロキシAlJapanese labelling name
CAS No.chemical registry number
12042-91-0
CAS No.chemical registry number
1327-41-9
CAS No.chemical registry number
7784-13-6
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
215-477-2
EC No.EU chemical inventory number
234-933-1
DTXSIDUS EPA chemical ID
DTXSID0051609

Measured properties

Appearance
solid
Colour
white
Odour
odourless
Water solubility
≥ 1000 g/ℓ (19.9℃, pH: 3.3)
Vapour density
1.947 g/㎤
Relative density
1.95 (20℃)
Molecular weight
210.48

Values measured on the substance itself. The KOSHA data are a reference for writing and reviewing safety data sheets, not a specification for a commercial raw material.

Source: KOSHA safety data sheets (Korea)

What products actually use it for

What the 212 products reported to the US EPA with this ingredient use it for. Products outside cosmetics are included, so the top few rows are its main uses.

  • Antiperspirant (EPA)188
  • Solids separation (precipitating) agent, not other4
  • Astringent (EPA)3
  • Processing aids not otherwise specified3
  • Deodorizer3
  • Intermediate2
  • Plating agent2
  • Surface modifier2
4 other uses
  • Flocculating agent2
  • Flotation agent1
  • Soil amendments1
  • Dye1

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Irritation and sensitisation studies

2 skin studies and 1 eye studies are on record.

Classed as low2

The study conclusions largely agree (100%). These tests are on the raw material itself; irritation at the amount in a finished product is a different question.

See all 3 studies
  • Not likely to be sensitizing
    skin sensitisation: in vivo (non-LLNA) · Screening · according to OECD Guideline 406 (Skin Sensitisation)
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    skin irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 404 (Acute Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) 1981 according to EU Method B.4 (Acute Toxicity: Dermal Irritation / Corrosion) Directive 84/449/EEC according to
  • Studies Indicate No Significant Irritation
    eye irritation: in vivo · Screening · OECD Guideline 405 (Acute Eye Irritation / Corrosion) 1987 according to EU Method B.5 (Acute Toxicity: Eye Irritation / Corrosion) Directive 92/69/EEC according to EPA OPPTS 870.2400 (Acute Eye Irritation) 1998 according to

Source: US EPA CompTox dashboard

Related literature

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