Regulatory Status
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Safety Data
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Expert Verdict
Dermal absorption is vanishingly low (0.00052%) per gold-standard AMS microtracer study. SCCS/1662/23 confirmed safety at product-type-specific aluminum concentration limits. FDA OTC drug GRAS status for antiperspirant use. No CMR classification, no carcinogenicity link, no conclusive neurotoxicity or breast cancer association. Not COSMOS/ECOCERT certifiable. Align finished-product Al content with SCCS/1662/23 category-specific limits.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aluminum Chlorohydrate safe in cosmetics?
Dermal absorption is vanishingly low (0.00052%) per gold-standard AMS microtracer study. SCCS/1662/23 confirmed safety at product-type-specific aluminum concentration limits. FDA OTC drug GRAS status for antiperspirant use. No CMR classification, no carcinogenicity link, no conclusive neurotoxicity or breast cancer association. Not COSMOS/ECOCERT certifiable. Align finished-product Al content with SCCS/1662/23 category-specific limits. The EU classifies Aluminum Chlorohydrate as "permitted". Safety rating: GOOD.
Is Aluminum Chlorohydrate allowed in the EU?
Aluminum Chlorohydrate EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: deo roll-on/gel 6.18%, deo spray antiperspirant 3.24%, aftershave 2.15%, EDP/EDT 0.05%, shampoo 7.14%, toothpaste 3.18% (as % Al in finished product per SCCS/1662/23). This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Aluminum Chlorohydrate do in cosmetics?
Aluminum Chlorohydrate functions as: antiperspirant, astringent, deodorant. It is classified as a Active Ingredient in our database. CAS number: 12042-91-0.
What is the Margin of Safety for Aluminum Chlorohydrate?
adequate The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.
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