INCI name

ALUMINUM ZIRCONIUM TETRACHLOROHYDREX GLY

Aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex GLY

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

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