Active Compound

Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex Glycine

antiperspirant, astringent, deodorant
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details

Description

antiperspirant, astringent, deodorant

Purpose

Function

antiperspirant, astringent, deodorant
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance

Regulatory Status

EU
Restricted
Safety
GOOD
US
Permitted
EU Max ConcentrationAnnex III Entry 50: max 20% aluminum chlorohydrate (anhydrous); max 5.4% Zr as anhydrous ZrO2; Al:Zr atomic ratio between 2 and 10; not to be used on peeled, irritated, or damaged skin. SCCS/1613/19 concentration limits as equivalent Al: non-spray antiperspirant ≤6.25%, spray antiperspirant ≤10.60% (≥80% particles >10 µm), toothpaste ≤2.65%, lipstick ≤0.77%
Absorptionnegligible
Sensitizationnone
MoSadequate
NOAEL30 mg/kg
ConcernLow
Verdict

EU-restricted under Annex III Entry 50 with defined concentration limits. Dermal absorption virtually zero per landmark AMS studies — systemic exposure from cosmetic use is negligible versus dietary background. No conclusive breast cancer, neurotoxicity, or CMR link. FDA OTC drug monograph approval at up to 20%. Fully compliant use requires staying within SCCS/1613/19 equivalent-Al limits per product category and adhering to Annex III conditions of use. Not certifiable under COSMOS/ECOCERT.

US Note

Approved OTC antiperspirant active under 21 CFR 350; max 20% in OTC antiperspirant products; regulated as drug not cosmetic; labeling requires kidney disease warning and broken skin warning (21 CFR 350.50)

Assessment

Ratings

Comedogenic0/5
LowHigh
Irritancy0/5
LowHigh
Reference

Identifiers

Category
Active Compound
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.