Aluminum Zirconium Octachlorohydrate

INCI: ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM OCTACHLOROHYDRATE

CAS Number
98106-55-9
Function
Antiperspirant, Astringent, Deodorant
Safety Rating
GOOD

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status restricted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status permitted
US Notes OTC Drug Active - approved under FDA Antiperspirant Monograph (21 CFR 350); classified as drug, not cosmetic, in the US

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
adequate
Dermal Absorption
negligible
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

Historical public concern regarding breast cancer and Alzheimer's disease - not substantiated by scientific evidence per SCCS, German BfR, French ANSM, and US FDA assessments ; EU Annex III conditions must be strictly followed

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Concern Level: Low

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aluminum Zirconium Octachlorohydrate safe in cosmetics?

Historical public concern regarding breast cancer and Alzheimer's disease - not substantiated by scientific evidence per SCCS, German BfR, French ANSM, and US FDA assessments ; EU Annex III conditions must be strictly followed The EU classifies Aluminum Zirconium Octachlorohydrate as "restricted". Safety rating: GOOD.

Is Aluminum Zirconium Octachlorohydrate allowed in the EU?

Aluminum Zirconium Octachlorohydrate EU regulatory status: restricted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does Aluminum Zirconium Octachlorohydrate do in cosmetics?

Aluminum Zirconium Octachlorohydrate functions as: Antiperspirant, Astringent, Deodorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 98106-55-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for Aluminum Zirconium Octachlorohydrate?

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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