ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX PEG is graded C (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-CONCENTRATION-.
ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX PEG
Safety grade: C
This is a combination of aluminum and zirconium compounds that work together to reduce sweat and odor. It's a finely engineered ingredient specifically designed to be effective in deodorant and antiperspirant products.
This ingredient reduces underarm sweat production and helps prevent body odor by forming a protective layer on the skin's surface.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Restricted
- Health Canada — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX PEG
- ALUMINUM SESQUICHLOROHYDRATE — Grade A. Aluminum salt that forms astringent layer to reduce sweat and odor
- ZINC RICINOLEATE — Grade A. Zinc compound that neutralizes odor-causing bacteria on skin surface
- SALVIA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT — Grade A. Antimicrobial extract that prevents odor formation by reducing bacterial growth
Other Deodorant ingredients
- LIMONENE — Grade C
- LINALOOL — Grade C**
- ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE — Grade C
- SODIUM BICARBONATE — Grade A
- CETYLPYRIDINIUM CHLORIDE — Grade A
- ZINC GLUCONATE — Grade B