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Antiperspirant

ALUMINUM CHLORIDE

CAS 7446-70-0 Updated
40

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

An aluminium salt used as the active in antiperspirants. Effective at blocking sweat ducts but acidic and irritating in concentrate; only suitable in carefully buffered antiperspirant formulas.

Function

ANTIPERSPIRANTASTRINGENTDEODORANT

Skin benefits

  • Antiperspirant action
  • Sweat duct blocking
  • Established OTC use

Known concerns

  • Strong skin/eye irritant
  • Acidic in solution
  • Not for general skincare

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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