

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.
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![]() | Cancer |
![]() | Developmental/reproductive toxicity |
![]() | Violations, restrictions & warnings |
![]() | Allergies/immunotoxicity |
![]() | Contamination concerns |
![]() | Other moderate concerns for this ingredient: Neurotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) |
![]() | Lesser 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)
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| Strong evidence of human neurotoxicity | Chemicals known to be neurotoxic to humans |
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| Human nervous system toxicant - moderate evidence | Chemicals known to be neurotoxic to humans |
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| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List | |
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| One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses | RTECS®- "Cutaneous Toxicity, Proceedings of the 3rd Conference, 1976," Drill, V 1977 |
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| Suspected to be an environmental toxin and be persistent or bioaccumulative | Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List | |
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| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | ||
| 31 studies on toxicity in PubMed see search results -> | PubMed |
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| Not suspected to be bioaccumulative | Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List |
| government/industry list/academic study | appears on list as | classification(s) |
| Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List | ALUMINUM 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 humans | ALUMINUM COMPOUNDS | •Known to be neurotoxic to humans, suspected developmental neurotoxin |
| Klaassen, C | ALUMINUM COMPOUNDS | •Respiratory toxicity hazards: suspected |
| RTECS®- "Cutaneous Toxicity, Proceedings of the 3rd Conference, 1976," Drill, V 1977 | ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE | • skin - Primary skin irritant ( human ) |
| government/industry list/academic study | reference |
| Environmental Canada Domestic Substance List | EC (Environment Canada). 2008. Domestic Substances List Categorization. Canadian Environmental Protection Act (CEPA) Environmental Registry. |
| Chemicals known to be neurotoxic to humans | Grandjean P and PJ Landrigan. 2006. Developmental neurotoxicity of industrial chemicals. Lancet. 2006 Dec 16;368(9553):2167-78. |
| Scorecard.org Toxicity Information | Klaassen, C., M. Amdur and J. Doull (eds.). Casarett and Doull |
| RTECS®- "Cutaneous Toxicity, Proceedings of the 3rd Conference, 1976," Drill, V 1977 | RTECS®- "Cutaneous Toxicity, Proceedings of the 3rd Conference, 1976," Drill, V.A., and P. Lazar, eds., New York, Academic Press, Inc. 1977 -,127,1977 |
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