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ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM PENTACHLOROHYDREX GLY

CAS 125913-22-6 Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A glycine-complex antiperspirant active. Effective and FDA-monographed but EU restricts aerosol use due to inhalation toxicity, and dermal aluminum exposure remains debated.

Function

ANTIPERSPIRANTASTRINGENTDEODORANT

Skin benefits

  • Effective antiperspirant active
  • FDA OTC monograph approved for antiperspirant use
  • Long use history with extensive testing

Known concerns

  • Aluminum-zirconium chlorohydrates are banned in EU aerosol products due to lung-toxicity concerns
  • Periodic non-causal links to breast cancer/Alzheimer in popular media
  • Skin irritation and yellow staining of fabric
  • Sustained dermal aluminum exposure debated

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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