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
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Ratings
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