An aluminium-zirconium salt complexed with glycine, used as an antiperspirant and regulated in Annex III.
What it is
Aluminum zirconium octachlorohydrex GLY is a complex obtained by reacting aluminium zirconium octachlorohydrate with the amino acid glycine. CosIng lists it as an antiperspirant, astringent and deodorant ingredient. In the EU it is covered by an entry in Annex III (substances subject to restrictions) for antiperspirants, with a label warning.
Where it is used
Found in antiperspirant sticks, roll-ons and creams.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
See the EU regulation section for the applicable limits and warnings; according to the Annex III entry, the limits are expressed as anhydrous aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide and as zirconium.
Functions
- Antiperspirant
- Reducing perspiration.
- Astringent
- Contracting and/or tightening the skin.
- Deodorant
- Reducing and/or eluminating unpleasant odour. Contributing against the formation of malodour on body surfaces.
EU regulation
- Product type
- Anti-perspirants
- Maximum concentration
- 20% (as anhydrous aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide) 5.4% (as zirconium)
- Conditions and warnings
- Do not apply to irritated or damaged skin
- As of
- 3 November 2026 · (EC) 2009/1223
Products with this ingredient (7)
- Antyperspirant Derma Control Clinical Ultra Comfort rollon · Nivea
- Antyperspirant w kulce dla mężczyzn Derma Control · Nivea
- Antyperspirant Derma Control Clinical Ultra Dry Touch rollon · Nivea
- Gillette · Gel
- Old Spice Captain Deodorant Gel · Old Spice
- Nivea Men Roll-on Black & White Expert 50ml · BRYNILD GRUPPEN AS
- Cool Wave · Gillette