ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE

Antiperspirant Agent; Cosmetic Astringent; Deodorant Agent  

SCORE

3

moderate hazard to moderate hazard depending on product usage

4

 

89%

data gap

(why scores have changed)

Also listed as

ALUMINIUM HYDROXYCHLORIDE; ALUMINUM CHLORHYDRATE; ALUMINUM CHLORHYDRATE 50% SOLUTION; ALUMINUM CHLORHYDROXIDE; ALUMINUM CHLORIDE, BASIC; ALUMINUM CHLORIDE HYDROXIDE; ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDROL; ALUMINUM HYDROXYCHLORIDE; ALUMINUM OXYCHLORIDE; BASIC ALUMINUM CHLORIDE; ALUMINUM CHLORIDE HYDROXIDE (AL2CL (OH) 5)


Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to this ingredient -- not the products containing it -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.

This ingredient:
noCancer
yes, moderateDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity
noViolations, restrictions & warnings
noAllergies/immunotoxicity
noContamination concerns
noOther moderate concerns for this ingredient:
Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
noLesser or emerging concerns for this ingredient:
Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps
 
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About ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE: Aluminum Chlorohydrate is a complex inorganic salt that consists of complex basic aluminumchloride described empirically as: This complex is polymeric, loosely hydrated and encompasses a range of aluminum to chlorideratios from 2.1 down to but not including 1.9 to 1. In the United States, Aluminum Chlorohydrate may be used as an active ingredient in OTC drug products. When us ed as an active drug ingredient, the established name is Aluminum Chlorohydrate. See "Regulatory and Ingredient Use Information," regarding the labeling names for U.S. OTC Drug Ingredients in Volume 1, Introduction, PartA.

ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE has reported used in the following product types: antiperspirant/deodorant (149); antiperspirant/deodorant (men's) (48); facial cleanser (6); oil controller (6); mask (4); facial moisturizer/treatment (3); anti-aging (3); clinical strength (1); gels (1); athlete's foot treatment (1)


Neurotoxicity

type of concern product conditions reference
Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity    Chemicals known to be neurotoxic to humans

Developmental/reproductive toxicity

type of concern product conditions reference
Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence    Chemicals known to be neurotoxic to humans

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)

type of concern product conditions reference
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful     Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List
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Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)

type of concern product conditions reference
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses    RTECS®- "Cutaneous Toxicity, Proceedings of the 3rd Conference, 1976," Drill, V 1977

Ecotoxicology

type of concern product conditions reference
Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative     Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List
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Data gaps

type of concern product conditions reference
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel  
31 studies on toxicity in PubMed see search results ->   PubMed

Persistence and bioaccumulation

type of concern product conditions reference
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative     Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List



Government, industry, academic studies and classifications

government/industry list/academic study appears on list as classification(s)
Environmental Canada Domestic Substance ListALUMINUM CHLORIDE HYDROXIDE (AL2CL(OH)5)•This chemical was flagged for further attention by CEPA due to suspected aquatic toxicity and persistence.
Chemicals known to be neurotoxic to humansALUMINUM COMPOUNDS•Known to be neurotoxic to humans, suspected developmental neurotoxin
Klaassen, CALUMINUM COMPOUNDS•Respiratory toxicity hazards: suspected
RTECS®- "Cutaneous Toxicity, Proceedings of the 3rd Conference, 1976," Drill, V 1977ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE• skin - Primary skin irritant ( human )

references

government/industry list/academic study reference
Environmental Canada Domestic Substance ListEC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry.
Chemicals known to be neurotoxic to humansGrandjean P and PJ Landrigan. 2006. Developmental neurotoxicity of industrial chemicals. Lancet. 2006 Dec 16;368(9553):2167-78.
Scorecard.org Toxicity InformationKlaassen, C., M. Amdur and J. Doull (eds.). Casarett and Doull
RTECS®- "Cutaneous Toxicity, Proceedings of the 3rd Conference, 1976," Drill, V 1977RTECS®- "Cutaneous Toxicity, Proceedings of the 3rd Conference, 1976," Drill, V.A., and P. Lazar, eds., New York, Academic Press, Inc. 1977 -,127,1977

"RTECS®" is a United States trademark owned and licensed under authority of the U.S. Government, by and through MDL Information Systems, Inc.

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