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Annex III Entry 50 17/10/2010

Aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide complexes AlxZr(OH)yClz and the aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide glycine complexes

Aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide complexes AlxZr(OH)yClz and the aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide glycine complexes is listed in Annex III and may only be used under the conditions shown in this record. Maximum concentration in this record: 20% (as anhydrous aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide) 5.4% (as zirconium).

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Restricted substance— Annex III, EU Regulation 1223/2009
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Record details

Maximum concentration

20% (as anhydrous aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide) 5.4% (as zirconium)

Product type

Anti-perspirants

Other restrictions

1. The ratio of the number of aluminium atoms to that of zirconium atoms must be between 2 and 10
2. The ratio of the number of (Al+Zr) atoms to that of chlorine atoms must be between 0.9 and 2.1
3. Not to be used in aerosols dispensers (sprays)

Warnings

Do not apply to irritated or damaged skin

Chemical name

Aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide complexes AlxZr(OH)yClz and the aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide glycine complexes

Regulatory information

Regulation

(EC) 2009/1223

Identified ingredients

Key data

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Annex
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Entry number
50

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What Annex III means for Aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide complexes AlxZr(OH)yClz and the aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide glycine complexes

Aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide complexes AlxZr(OH)yClz and the aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide glycine complexes is a restricted substance under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009. Its use in cosmetics is only permitted under the specific conditions set out in the entry above, including applicable concentration limits, product type restrictions and required warning statements.

When including this substance in a formulation, all conditions — maximum concentration, product scope and warning labels — must be met simultaneously. Compliance with one condition does not override the others.

This record is linked to 10 CosIng inventory ingredients for name and identifier cross-reference. The page also surfaces 12 related annex records with overlapping identifiers, annex logic or naming patterns.

Compliance checklist

  • Ensure formulation concentration does not exceed: 20% (as anhydrous aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide) 5.4% (as zirconium)
  • Confirm product type compatibility: Anti-perspirants
  • Include required warning statement on product label.
  • Document conditions of use in the Product Information File (PIF).

Frequently asked questions

Aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide complexes AlxZr(OH)yClz and the aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide glycine complexes is listed in Annex III of EU Regulation 1223/2009 as a restricted substance. It may only be used under the conditions specified in the entry, including any maximum concentration, product type limitation and required warning statements shown above.

The maximum concentration of 20% (as anhydrous aluminium zirconium chloride hydroxide) 5.4% (as zirconium) applies to the concentration of the substance in the ready-to-use cosmetic product. When the substance is supplied as part of a blend or mixture, the calculation must account for the contribution of all sources in the formulation. The combined concentration must not exceed the stated limit.

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