Is Alcloxa safe in cosmetics?
Alcloxa has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
Good
Cosmetic Ingredient
Alcloxa
Also known as: Aluminum, chloro[N-(2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)ureato]tetrahydroxydi-, Aluminum chlorohydroxyallantoate, Aluminum, chloro[(2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)ureato]tetrahydroxydi-, Aluminum, chlorotetrahydroxy[(2-hydroxy-5-oxo-2-imidazolin-4-yl)ureato]di-, Aluminum, tetrahydroxychloro(allantoinato)di- (+5 more)
INCI: ALCLOXA
Alcloxa (CAS 1317-25-5) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antimicrobial, astringent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database. Same-CAS public records also appear in industrial chemical safety data.
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Auto-generated CPSR Part A draft with source citations
Function
Antimicrobial, astringent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
dialuminum;4-(carbamoylamino)-5-oxo-1,4-dihydroimidazol-2-olate;chloride;tetrahydroxide
InChIKey
VTKMMWSAJLCWSM-UHFFFAOYSA-H
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
FDA OTC monograph: approved as a skin protectant active ingredient. CIR reviewed allantoin and related complexes — concluded safe as used (2010)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Alcloxa.
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Expanded Jurisdictional Detail
Additional regulatory detail beyond the 7-jurisdiction summary: Saudi SFDA, Korea MFDS, ASEAN ACD, Japan/Korea, Brazil/India, and cross-jurisdictional restriction entries.
JPKR Japan/Korea Cosmetics
Japan (Restricted): max 1.0
Japan (Restricted): max 1.0%
Additional Jurisdictional Restrictions (1)
| Jurisdiction | Status | Max % | Product Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JP | restricted | 1.0% | All cosmetics |
Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Astringent
Biocide
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Alcloxa.
Known Synonyms
Aluminum, chloro[N-(2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)ureato]tetrahydroxydi-
Aluminum chlorohydroxyallantoate
Aluminum, chloro[(2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)ureato]tetrahydroxydi-
Aluminum, chlorotetrahydroxy[(2-hydroxy-5-oxo-2-imidazolin-4-yl)ureato]di-
Aluminum, tetrahydroxychloro(allantoinato)di-
Chloro[N-(2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)ureato]tetrahydroxydialuminum
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-, aluminum complex
Chlorhydroxyaluminum allantoinate
Tetrahydroxychloro[(2-hydroxy-5-oxo-2-imidazolin-4-yl)ureido]dialuminum
EINECS No.: 215-262-3
Chemical Function
Biocide
Astringent
Regulatory Lists
pharmaceutical
Canada; pharmaceutical
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alcloxa allowed in the EU?
Alcloxa EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Alcloxa do in cosmetics?
Alcloxa functions as: Antimicrobial, astringent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 1317-25-5.
Is Alcloxa used outside cosmetics?
Alcloxa also appears in industrial chemical safety data. The cross-vertical cards on this page render same-CAS public rows from the matched databases.
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