Aluminum Zirconium Trichlorohydrate
A cosmetic ingredient used as antiperspirant, astringent, deodorant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Tetraaluminium zirconium trichloride tridecahydroxide.
What does it do?
Aluminum Zirconium Trichlorohydrate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antiperspirant
reduces or controls perspiration
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Astringent
tightens or contracts skin tissue and pores, often used in toners and after-shave products
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Deodorant
reduces or masks unpleasant body odour
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Aluminum Zirconium Trichlorohydrate is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 50). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Aluminum Zirconium Trichlorohydrate?
Aluminum Zirconium Trichlorohydrate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Tetraaluminium zirconium trichloride tridecahydroxide.
Is Aluminum Zirconium Trichlorohydrate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Aluminum Zirconium Trichlorohydrate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Aluminum Zirconium Trichlorohydrate do in cosmetic products?
Aluminum Zirconium Trichlorohydrate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antiperspirant, astringent, deodorant.
What is the CAS number of Aluminum Zirconium Trichlorohydrate?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Aluminum Zirconium Trichlorohydrate is 98106-53-7.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010