ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM COMPLEXES

CAS 98106-55-9 · other

Generally Low Concern

Health Canada restricted. Max concentration: c) 20% (calculated as the anhydrous form). Conditions: a) Not permitted in deodorants and antiperspirants in aerosol dispensers.; b) Not permitted in combination with aluminum chloride, aluminum chlorohydrate or its associated complexes or other aluminum zirconium complexes.; c) Other cosmetics

ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM COMPLEXES is an other ingredient used in skincare formulations.

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Description: ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM COMPLEXES — Health Canada restricted. Max concentration: c) 20% (calculated as the anhydrous form). Conditions: a) Not permitted in deodorants and antiperspirants in aerosol dispensers.; b) Not permitted in combination with aluminum chloride, aluminum chlorohydrate or its associated complexes or other aluminum zirconium complexes.; c) Other cosmetics.

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Chemical Overview

Aluminum zirconium pentachlorohydrate is a common active ingredient in personal care products as an antiperspirant agent. Its main mechanism of action is through blocking the pores via formation of polymer complex and preventing sweat from leaving the body. See also: Aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrate (related).

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