Aluminum Dichlorohydrate
What is it?
Aluminum Chlorohydrate and Aluminum Sesquichlorohydrate are solids. Aluminum Dichlorohydrate occurs as a white to yellow powder. The Aluminum Chlorohydrate complexes are used in the formulation of personal cleanliness products.
Safety Information
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reviewed the safety of Aluminum Chlorohydrate complexes and has approved the use of these ingredients in Over-The-Counter (OTC) antiperspirant drug products.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) has deferred evaluation of these ingredients because the safety has been assessed by FDA. This deferral of review is according to the provisions of the CIR Procedures.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) has deferred evaluation of these ingredients because the safety has been assessed by FDA. This deferral of review is according to the provisions of the CIR Procedures.
Why is it used in cosmetics and personal care products?
Aluminum Chlorohydrate complexes are ingredients that are applied to the skin to reduce the production of perspiration at the site of application, to induce a tightening or tingling sensation of the skin and to reduce or eliminate unpleasant odor and that protect against the formation of such odors on the skin.
Scientific facts:
The Aluminum Chlorohydrate complexes are inorganic compounds. Aluminum is commonly found in the Earth’s crust.
