What is the GHS hazard classification for Aluminum chloride?
Aluminum chloride (CAS 7446-70-0) is classified under EU CLP Annex VI as Skin Corr. 1B with signal word Danger. Hazard statements: H314. Source: EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA).
Danger
GHS05
NOAEL Data
REACH Registered
Cosmetic Ingredient
Aluminum chloride
Also known as: AlCl3, aluminium chloride, [AlCl3], Aluminum chloride (AlCl3), Aluminum chloride (1:3) (+10 more)
CAS 7446-70-0
Aluminum chloride (CAS 7446-70-0) is a chemical substance with GHS signal word Danger; key hazard signal: H314. Key regulatory status: REACH registered, 6 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from ECHA CLP, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS, ECHA REACH, ILO ICSC.
Cross-Vertical Regulatory Divergence
Aluminum chloride is classified GHS Danger (H314) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics at max 6.18%.
SOURCE
Cross-vertical comparison
Cosmetics: ingredients.eu_status/eu_max; Chemicals: eu_clp_annex_vi.signal_word/hazard_statement_code
SOURCE
noael studies public
NOAEL studies
18
SOURCE
chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
6
SOURCE
eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Danger
Chemical Identity
CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.
SOURCE
DSSTox identifiers
21 fields
Name
Aluminum chloride
CAS Number
7446-70-0
DTXSID
DTXSID6029674
Molecular Formula
Al.3ClH
InChI Key
VSCWAEJMTAWNJL-UHFFFAOYSA-K
Monoisotopic Mass
134.911572
Synonyms
AlCl3aluminium chloride[AlCl3]Aluminum chloride (AlCl3)Aluminum chloride (1:3)Caswell No. 029EINECS 231-208-1EPA Pesticide Chemical Code 013901PearsallAlluminio(cloruro di)Aluminium, (chlorure d')Aluminum, (chlorure d')
GHS / CLP Classification
EU harmonized hazard classification, hazard statements, pictograms, and signal word.
SOURCE
EU CLP Annex VI (ECHA)
1 classifications
| Hazard Class | H-Statements | Pictograms | Signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skin Corr. 1B | H314 | GHS05 | Danger |
ICSC Chemical Safety
International Chemical Safety Card hazard and exposure summary.
SOURCE
ILO/WHO International Chemical Safety Cards
1 records
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Short-term Effects | The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. |
Functional Uses
Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.
SOURCE
EPA CPDat
9 records
AstringentDeodorizerAntiperspirant
Regulatory Lists
Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.
SOURCE
EPA CPDat
6 records
| List | Keyword | Source |
|---|---|---|
| drinking_water; Europe; manufacturing; plastic_additive | Belgaqua | CPCat |
| inert_ingredient; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides | EPA | CPCat |
| Canada; pharmaceutical | DrugBank | DrugBank |
| Canada; pharmaceutical | DrugBank | DrugBank |
| fracking; water | NY Department of Conservation | CPCat |
NOAEL Studies
Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.
SOURCE
NOAEL studies
Showing 18 of 18 studies
| Value | Unit | Endpoint | Route | Species | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16.5 | min | Breakthrough Time | Dermal | - | NTP_ICE_skin_irritation |
| LIF1N9568Y | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| LIF1N9568Y | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| LIF1N9568Y | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| LIF1N9568Y | UNII | FDA UNII substance identifier | - | - | openFDA substances |
| - | % | Incidence of positive responses | Dermal | Human | NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization |
| 12410 | ug/cm2 | Induction dose per skin area | Dermal | Human | NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization |
| 15520 | ug/cm2 | Induction dose per skin area | Dermal | Human | NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization |
| =0.1 | mg/m3 | LOAEC | inhalation | Rat | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
| =19.3 | mg/kg bw/day | LOAEL | oral | Mouse | ToxValDB_DOE_Wildlife_Benchmarks |
| =44.5 | mg/kg bw/day | LOAEL | oral | Chicken | ToxValDB_DOE_Wildlife_Benchmarks |
| =1000 | ppm | LOEL | oral | Rat | ToxValDB_ECOTOX |
| =1000 | mg/L | LOEL | oral | Rat | ToxValDB_ECOTOX |
| =1.93 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | Mouse | ToxValDB_DOE_Wildlife_Benchmarks |
| =100 | mg/kg bw/day | NOAEL | oral | Rat | ToxValDB_ECHA_IUCLID |
| =500 | ppm | NOEL | oral | Rat | ToxValDB_ECOTOX |
| =1000 | ppm | NOEL | oral | Rat | ToxValDB_ECOTOX |
| 1 | unitless | Relative reliability score | Dermal | Human | NTP_ICE_skin_sensitization |
Showing 18 of 18 studies
REACH Registration
Registration status from the ECHA REACH registered substances database.
SOURCE
ECHA (EU)
1 records
| Status | Name | EC Number | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered | Aluminium chloride | 231-208-1 | ECHA overview → |
Australian Status (AICIS)
Australian industrial chemicals inventory status and applicable conditions.
SOURCE
AICIS inventory
1 records
Inventory Status
listed
Cosmetic Safety Profile
Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.
SOURCE
CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
6.18%
Category
Cosmetic Ingredient
Pharmaceutical Data
Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.
SOURCE
EMBL-EBI ChEMBL
ALUMINUM CHLORIDE ANHYDROUS
ChEMBL Phase
1
Adverse Events
0
Bioactivity
0
Cannabis Data
Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.
SOURCE
Cannabis regulatory / lab data
efsa substances
1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.
View full cannabis profile →Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NOAEL for Aluminum chloride?
Aluminum chloride has 18 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is 16.5 min via Dermal. Source: NTP_ICE_skin_irritation.
What regulatory lists include Aluminum chloride?
Aluminum chloride appears on 5 regulatory/inventory lists including drinking_water; Europe; manufacturing; plastic_additive, inert_ingredient; Pesticides, inert_ingredient; non_food_use; Pesticides, and 2 more. Source: EPA CPDat.
Is Aluminum chloride used in cosmetics?
Yes, Aluminum chloride is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Aluminum Chloride. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.
Where does the safety data for Aluminum chloride come from?
Safety data is sourced from ECHA CLP Annex VI, EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, AICIS (Australian Industrial Chemicals Introduction Scheme), EPA DSSTox, ECHA REACH, ILO/WHO ICSC, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.
Does Aluminum chloride have different safety status in cosmetics vs industrial chemicals?
Aluminum chloride is classified GHS Danger (H314) in the chemicals database but is allowed in EU cosmetics at max 6.18%.
Is Aluminum chloride used outside industrial chemicals?
Aluminum chloride also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, cannabis databases.