Is Aluminum Chlorohydrex PEG safe in cosmetics?
Aluminum Chlorohydrex PEG has a safety rating of "MODERATE" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
MODERATE
Cosmetic Ingredient
Aluminum Chlorohydrex PEG
INCI: ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDREX PEG
Aluminum Chlorohydrex PEG (CAS 242812-76-6 (also reported as 173762-81-7 )) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antiperspirant, Astringent, Deodorant. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antiperspirant, Astringent, Deodorant
Editorial assessment
MODERATE
Preliminary editorial note — not a computed safety verdict.
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted as OTC antiperspirant active per FDA Monograph (21 CFR 350)
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Aluminum Chlorohydrex PEG.
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Editorial summary
Preliminary editorial summary for Aluminum Chlorohydrex PEG — not a computed safety verdict. See the sourced toxicological data above.
Regulatory Flags
peg-ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aluminum Chlorohydrex PEG allowed in the EU?
Aluminum Chlorohydrex PEG EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Aluminum Chlorohydrex PEG do in cosmetics?
Aluminum Chlorohydrex PEG functions as: Antiperspirant, Astringent, Deodorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 242812-76-6 (also reported as 173762-81-7 ).
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