Cosmetic Ingredient

Aluminum Chloride

INCI: ALUMINUM CHLORIDE
CAS 7446-70-0 EC 231-208-1
Aluminium chloride
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

Aluminium chloride

Purpose

Function

Antiperspirant, Astringent, Deodorant
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
EU Max Concentration6.18%
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationmoderate
MoSadequate
NOAEL30 mg/kg
ConcernModerate
Verdict

Strong irritant on broken or shaved skin; SCCS 2024 opinion warns aggregate aluminum exposure may exceed safe limits at highest exposure ranges

US Note

Permitted as OTC antiperspirant active under FDA Monograph (21 CFR 350); max 15% anhydrous in aerosol, 25% in other dosage forms

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

CAS Number
7446-70-0
EC Number
231-208-1
INCI
ALUMINUM CHLORIDE
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
Updated
Apr 2, 2026