Is Aluminum Dichlorohydrate safe in cosmetics?
Aluminum Dichlorohydrate has a safety rating of "GOOD" in our database. EU status: permitted. US status: permitted.
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Cosmetic Ingredient
Aluminum Dichlorohydrate
Also known as: Hydroxybis(myristato-O)aluminium, EINECS 260-305-1
INCI: ALUMINUM DICHLOROHYDRATE
Aluminum Dichlorohydrate (CAS 56639-51-1) is a cosmetic cosmetic ingredient functioning as Antiperspirant, astringent. EU Regulation 1223/2009 status: permitted, max 6.25%. Industrial safety data is also available in the chemical safety database.
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Function
Antiperspirant, astringent
Safety Rating
GOOD
Chemistry & Identifiers
IUPAC Name
aluminum;bis(tetradecanoate);hydroxide
InChIKey
YNQRLDQNSBVJGU-UHFFFAOYSA-K
Regulatory Status
EU EU Status
permitted
EU Max Conc.
6.25%
US US Status
permitted
US Notes
Permitted as an OTC antiperspirant active under 21 CFR 350.10
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Safety Data
Margin of Safety, dermal absorption, and sensitization profile summaries for Aluminum Dichlorohydrate.
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Function Categories & List Membership
Cosmetic/Chemical Function Categories
Anti-caking agent
Emulsifier
Opacifer
Stabilizing agent
Thickening agent
Viscosity modifier
Expert Verdict
Expert safety assessment and concern-level summary for Aluminum Dichlorohydrate.
Known Synonyms
Hydroxybis(myristato-O)aluminium
EINECS 260-305-1
Chemical Function
Viscosity modifier
Emulsifier
Opacifer
Anti-caking agent
Stabilizing agent
Thickening agent
Regulatory Lists
Canada; Personal care; Substances in PCP - Canada (4/2014)
Australian Status
AICIS status: listed
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Aluminum Dichlorohydrate allowed in the EU?
Aluminum Dichlorohydrate EU regulatory status: permitted. Maximum allowed concentration: 6.25%. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.
What does Aluminum Dichlorohydrate do in cosmetics?
Aluminum Dichlorohydrate functions as: Antiperspirant, astringent. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 56639-51-1.
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