Description: Basic aluminum (metal) salt consisting of aluminum, chloride and water. Off-white powder, no odor. pH Value: 4-5 (15 % watery solution). Soluble in cold water or alcohol.
CAS: 12042-91-0
INCI Name: Aluminum chlorohydrate
Benefits:
- Most widely used, very effective antiperspirant (reduces secretion of sweat) and deodorant (reduces bad odor by inhibiting bacterial growth)
- Very low irritant potency
Use: Typical use level 5-25% (25% = maximum allowed by FDA & Health Canada). For external use only.
Applications: Antiperspirant & deodorant products as sticks, roll-ons, aerosols, creams, gels, sprays.
Country of Origin: USA
Raw material source: Hydrochloric acid and aluminum metal
Manufacture: Aluminum chlorohydrate is manufactured by the oxidation process (i.e., the reaction of hydrochloric acid with aluminum metal).
Animal Testing: Not animal tested
GMO: GMO free (does not contain plant-derived components)
Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived components
Important Note: Aluminum chlorohydrate is registered as
OTC-drug with the FDA. This means that, if you want to sell products containing aluminum chlorohydrate and make antiperspirant claims, your facility must be registered with the FDA and operate under cGMP guidelines.
Documents:
SDS,
Fact Sheet,
Certificate of Analysis