Aluminum Chlorohydrate

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Description
Description
Basic aluminum (metal) salt consisting of aluminum, chloride and water.
Benefits
  • Most widely used, very effective antiperspirant (reduces secretion of sweat) and deodorant (reduces bad odor by inhibiting bacterial growth)
  • Very low irritant potency
Use
Typical use level 5-25% (25% = maximum allowed by FDA & Health Canada). For external use only.
Applications
Antiperspirant & deodorant products as sticks, roll-ons, aerosols, creams, gels, sprays.
CAS
12042-91-0
INCI
Aluminum chlorohydrate
composition
Aluminum chlorohydrate
Purity Grade
No purity grade applicable
Appearance
Off-white powder, no odor
pH Value
pH value: 4-5 (15 % watery solution)
Solubility
Soluble in water or alcohol
Preservation
Preservative-free
Storage
Store in a closed container at a dry place at room temperature
Country of Origin
Germany
Raw Material Source
Hydrochloric acid and aluminum metal
Manufacture
Aluminum chlorohydrate is manufactured by the oxidation process (i.e., the reaction of hydrochloric acid with aluminum metal).
Animal Testing
Not animal tested
GMO
GMO-free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan
Does not contain animal-derived components
HS Code
2818300000
Regulatory Information
Aluminum chlorohydrate is registered as OTC-drug with the FDA. This means that, if you want to sell products containing aluminum chlorohydrate and make antiperspirant claims, your facility must be registered with the FDA and operate under cGMP guidelines.