Aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide complexes, AlxZr(OH)yClz and the aluminium... in EU cosmetics: Annex III, entry 50
Aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide complexes, AlxZr(OH)yClz and the aluminium...: the maximum concentrations and conditions are in the entry below. Annex III, entry 50, consolidated 18 May 2026.
- Annex
- III: List of substances which cosmetic products must not contain except subject to the restrictions laid down
- Reference number
- 50
- Chemical name/INN
- Aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide complexes, AlxZr(OH)yClz and the aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide glycine complexes
- Version
- Consolidated version of 18 May 2026
- Official source
- Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009, consolidated text
Official wording: restrictions
- Product type, body parts: Anti-perspirants | Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation: 20 % (as anhydrous aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide) 5,4 % (as zirconium) | Other: 1. The ratio of the number of aluminium atoms to that of zirconium atoms must be between 2 and 10 2. The ratio of the number of (Al + Zr) atoms to that of chlorine atoms must be between 0,9 and 2,1 3. Not to be used in aerosol dispensers (sprays)
Official wording: conditions of use and warnings
Do not apply to irritated or damaged skin
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