The ingredient, explained
Aluminum Chlorohydrate
Laboratory research examined aluminum chlorohydrate inhalation-related responses.
Ingredient guide
What it is and what it does
Dialuminium chloride pentahydroxide
About this ingredient: EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗
- Antiperspirant
- A technical role associated with reducing perspiration.
- Astringent
- A technical role associated with tightening the skin surface.
- Deodorant
- Helps reduce or mask unwanted body odour.
Function definitions: European Commission ingredient function definitions (SCCNFP/0299/00, pages 16 to 20) ↗
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A closer look
What the research shows
Laboratory research
Alveolar cells showed oxidative-stress and inflammation markers.
What this does not tell us
A cell experiment does not quantify human inhalation risk or dermal safety.
Sources for this summary. PubMed 35883269 ↗
Research review checked Oct 1, 2026
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Ingredient research is not proof that a product containing this ingredient works.
Read the 1 selected study
Laboratory research
In vitro evaluation of the inhalation toxicity of the cosmetic ingredient aluminum chlorohydrate. ↗
Journal of applied toxicology : JAT · 2022
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Names and identifiers
Registry identity
Dialuminium chloride pentahydroxide
- INCI name on ingredient lists
- ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE
- CAS registry number
- 12042-91-0
- EC number
- 234-933-1
Sources for this ingredient record
- EU CosIng ingredient registry (via Open Beauty Facts taxonomy) ↗ · ODbL 1.0 (Open Beauty Facts database) · Recorded Aug 8, 2026