An antiperspirant salt regulated in Annex III.
What it is
Aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex GLY is a complex of aluminium zirconium tetrachlorohydrate with the amino acid glycine. CosIng lists it as an antiperspirant, astringent and deodorant. In the EU it is listed in Annex III (restricted substances) for antiperspirants.
Where it is used
Found in antiperspirant sticks, roll-ons and other antiperspirants.
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, conditions and warnings.
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
EU · Annex III, entry 50Aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide complexes AlxZr(OH)yClz and the aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide glycine complexes
- 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 (34)
- Men+Care Antitranspirante en barra Invisible Dry · Dove
- Men+Care Antitranspirante en barra Extra Fresh · Dove
- Men+Care Antitranspirante en barra Clean Comfort · Dove
- Go Fresh Antitranspirante en Barra Pepino y Té Verde · Dove
- Antitranspirante en Barra Original · Dove
- Desodorante Antitranspirante DOVE Clinical en Barra 48 g · Dove
- Clean Comfort Non-irritant Antiperspirant 96H+ · Unilever
- Rexona Stick Anti-Transpirant Maximum Protection Clean Scent 45ml · Unilever
- Antitranspirant Maximum Protection · Balea
- Men Stress Response 48H · Sanex
- Rexona Déodorant Stick Anti-Transpirant Sensitive Dry 96H 45ml · Unilever
- Rexona Stick Anti-Transpirant Maximum Protection Confidence 45ml · Unilever

