aluminum chlorohydrate

Aluminum chlorohydrate is a group of water-soluble aluminum complexes with the general formula AlnCl(3n-m)(OH)m. It is primarily used as an active ingredient in over-the-counter antiperspirant products, where it acts by blocking sweat ducts at the level of the stratum corneum near the skin surface. This reduces or prevents perspiration in treated areas. Aluminum chlorohydrate is also used as a coagulant in water and wastewater treatment processes due to its high charge density, which makes it effective at destabilizing and removing suspended materials from water[1][8]. The compound is considered a first-line therapy for mild to moderate primary focal hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), especially for axillary (underarm), palmar (hand), and plantar (foot) regions[5].

Brand names

F511 creamF-511 creamF 511 cream

Other names

aluminum chlorohydratealuminium chlorohydrate