ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX PG is graded C (Moderate) by Expert·ING, based on COSING regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-SAFETY-.
ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX PG
Safety grade: C
This is an aluminum and zirconium-based compound commonly used in antiperspirant deodorants. It works by forming a temporary plug in sweat ducts to reduce perspiration and odor.
It acts as an antiperspirant by reducing sweat production and helps control body odor, making it a key active ingredient in deodorant and antiperspirant products.
Graded using: COSING.
- EU COSING — Restricted
- Health Canada — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Safer alternatives to ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX PG
- ALUMINUM SESQUICHLOROHYDRATE — Grade A. Aluminum salt antiperspirant that reduces sweat like the original ingredient.
- ALUMINUM LACTATE — Grade A. Aluminum salt antiperspirant and astringent for sweat reduction and odor control.
- SALVIA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT — Grade A. Antimicrobial botanical extract that controls odor-causing bacteria on skin.
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
- ZINC RICINOLEATE — Grade A