Aluminum chlorohydrate (Al2(OH)5Cl)
Drug ingredientCAS 12042-91-0
This drug ingredient has classified U.S. production volumes. EPA withholds the number as confidential business information.
US productionCBI
Confidential Business Information. The EPA withholds this volume because publishing it could reveal the reporting company's trade secrets.
Import value, 2024$44M
Top sourceChina 69%
At least one company claimed its 2023 production or import volume for this chemical as confidential, so EPA withholds it.
Why supply is unknownProduction is reported production, not a complete census of factories. US production volume is confidential. Production reporting year: 2023. Import value and source-country shares describe a shared customs category, not a separate chemical measurement.
Where It Comes From
Customs basis: HS 282749 · basket
EPA reports by year
- 2023
- US production Confidential · Imports Confidential
- 2019
- US production Confidential · Imports Confidential
These shares come from HS customs code 282749, which covers 8 tracked chemicals in total. They estimate the category's origin mix, not this chemical specifically.
Source Countries
Country of origin for US imports, from Census customs data (2024).
CN 69%ChinaIN 25%IndiaJP 3%JapanCA 2%CanadaCO 1%Colombia
- Vietnam
- Mexico
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- Armenia
EPA-registered manufacturers (13)
Companies that report making or importing this chemical to the EPA. Registration is US-centric and does not indicate import origin.
Chemtrade Logistics · CA Canada
Chemtrade Holdco Us
Elementis
Gulbrandsen Chemicals
Hawkins
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Holland
Kemira Water Solutions
Macdermid
Nalco- An Ecolab
Thatcher
Usal
Usalco Ashtabula South
W. R. Grace & Co. - Conn.
Domestic parents -- activity not disclosed (1)
EPA records name a US company for this chemical but do not disclose whether the company made it here or imported it.
Harcros Chemicals
Why It Matters
Sectors
HealthAgricultureFoodEnergyWaterTransportationConstructionMetals & MiningTextilesPaper & PrintingCore Chemicals
Downstream Uses
Appears in 227 drug and cosmetic product listings (FDA).
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- •Right Guard X Antiperspirant and Deodorant DrySpray Fresh Blast
- •KIWI Antiperspirant Deodorant ROLL-ON
- •Lume Clean Tangerine
- •SyNEO MAN ANTI-Perspirant ROLL-ON
- •Lumiste Desert Bloom
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- •AVON Imari Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •AVON RARE GOLD ROLL-ON ANTI-Perspirant Deodorant
- •UltraMax Invisible Solid - Active Sport Antiperspirant Deodorant Active Sport
- •Antiperspirant Deodorant Extra Dry Women
- •Antiperspirant Deodorant Extra Dry Men
- •XtraCare Dry Fresh Invisible Solid
- •Antiperspirant Dry 1.6 oz Lady Antiperspirant
- •Antiperspirant Dry 1.6 oz Men Antiperspirant
- •Dry Sweat Shield 3.5oz
- •Dry Original Fresh 3.5oz
- •Antiperspirant Deodorant Ultra Fresh 2oz
- •Clarins - ROLL-ON Deodorant Aluminum Chlorohydrate - Antiperspirant, Long-lasting Alcohol-free
- •Roll On Anti-Perspirant (Alcohol Free)
- •Dove
- •Degree
- •AVON Timeless ROLL-ON ANTI-Perspirant Deodorant
- •DawnMist Antiperspirant
- •Jafra Daily Skin Brightening Antiperspirant Deodorant Roll-on
- •Above Women Sport Energy
- •Above Elements MEN Ocean Antiperspirant Deodorant 48H
- •Lucky Super SOFT Antiperspirant Deodorant COOL Comfort
- •Babaria Invisible Deodorant and Antiperspirant Liquid Roll-On
- •Sure Complete Confidence Antiperspirant Deodorant Aerosol, Regular
- •HCS Roll-on Antiperspirant
- •Antiperspirant Wipe
- •Beautnice
- •GandH Protect Antiperspirant Deodorant Roll On
- •AVON OnDuty 24 Hours Sport Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •AVON Sweet Honesty Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •AVON Wild Country Essence Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •AVON Imari Chic Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •AVON Cool Confidence Essence Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •AVON Imari Essence Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •AVON Night Magic Essence Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •AVON FarAway Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •Arrid Extra Extra Dry Unscented Solid
- •UltraMax Invisible Solid - Cool Blast Antiperspirant Deodorant Cool Blast
- •Anti-Perspirant Deodorant Roll-On Unscented
- •Youth DEW ROLL-ON Antiperspirant Deodorant
- •Kiehls Since 1851 Body Fuel Antiperspirant and Deodorant
- •Kiehls Since 1851 Superbly Efficient Antiperspirant and Deodorant
- •Antiperspirant Deodorant Fresh Women
- •3.5OZ MP DRY Chivalry
- •Antiperspirant Deodorant Clean Powder 2oz
- •Jafra Daily Antiperspirant Deodorant Roll-on
- •Whole Body Antiperspirant Wipes
- •AVON Far Away Essence Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •Antiperspirant Above ONE BY Energy MEN
- •Above Sport Energy MEN Antiperspirant Deodorant 48H
- •Babaria Double Effect Deodorant and Antiperspirant Liquid Roll-On
- •Sure Complete Confidence Antiperspirant Deodorant Aerosol, Unscented
- •NYU Langone Health Deodorant
- •Secret Weightless Dry Cool Waterlily
- •Secret Weightless Dry Delicate Rose
- •Vivaldi Antiperspirantdeodorant ROLL-ON FOR MEN LONG Lasting Fragrance
- •SyNeo ANTI Perspirant ROLL ON
- •SyNeo SOFT ANTI-Perspirant ROLL-ON
- •Venrock
- •Gem Coconut Vanilla
- •AVON Rare Jade Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •AVON Rare Pearls Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •AVON OnDuty 24 Hours Original Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •AVON Black Suede ROLL-ON ANTI-Perspirant Deodorant
- •AVON Candid ROLL-ON ANTI-Perspirant Deodorant
- •AVON WILD Country ROLL-ON ANTI-Perspirant Deodorant
- •UltraMax Invisible Solid - Powder Fresh Antiperspirant Deodorant Powder Fresh
- •Ban Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant Powder Fresh
- •Ban Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant Satin Breeze
- •Mitchum Advance Control Pure Fresh
- •Odorono Antiperspirant and Deodorant Roll-on Original
- •Sport Deodorant Extra Antiperspirant
- •3.5OZ MENS DRY Original Fresh
- •Jafra Daily Hair Minimizing Antiperspirant Deodorant Roll-on
- •AVON Feelin Fresh Essence Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •Zonsen Roll-On Antiperspirant
- •Above Women Derma Clinical 72 H
- •Suave Dry Antiperspirant Deodorant Coconut Cashmere
- •Old Spice Volcano with Cedar Notes Dry
- •Mando Pro Sport
- •Lume Mint Cucumber
- •Lumiste NOIR Black
- •Gem Vanilla Macadamia
- •GEM Cool Fresh
- •AVON feelin fresh Original Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •AVON Night Magic Evening MUSK ROLL-ON ANTI-Perspirant Deodorant
- •Arrid Extra Extra Dry Ultra Fresh
- •Arrid Extra Extra DRY XX Morning Clean
- •Hi and Dri Antiperspirant Roll On
- •Dove Original Clean 24h Invisible Solid Antiperspirant Deodorant
- •Louis Philippe Antiperspirant and Deodorant Roll-on Original
- •XtraCare Invisible Solid Lady Stick Powder Fresh
- •Dry Active Sport 3.5oz
- •Degree Men Motionsense Overtime 48H Antiperspirant
- •DawnMist Antiperspirant Deodorant
- •Jafra Daily Sensitive Skin Antiperspirant Deodorant Roll-on
- •AVON OnDuty Sport Essence Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •Zonsen Antiperspirant
- •Above Dermaclinical Men 72 hours
- •Antiperspirant Above ONE BY Passion Women
- •Above Dermaclin Whitening Serum Derma Clinical Antiperspirant Deodorant ROLL ON
- •Clarisse Antiperspirant Deodoranrt
- •Babaria Aloe Fresh Deodorant and Antiperspirant Liquid Roll-On
- •Secret Weightless Dry White Peach
- •Giselle Antiperspirant Deodorant ROLL-ON FOR Women
- •Lume Soft Powder
- •Mando Mt Fuji
- •AVON Far Away Voyage Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •AVON Haiku Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •AVON Mesmerize Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •AVON Skin So Soft Soft and Sensual Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •Arrid Extra Extra Dry - Cool Shower
- •Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •Mitchum Advance Control Sport
- •Mitchum Advance Control Powder Fresh
- •Freshscent Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •Dry Orignal Fresh 3.5oz
- •3.5OZ Womens DRY Shower Fresh
- •3.5OZ MP DRY Active Sport
- •Secret Weightless Dry Waterlily plus Argan Oil
- •Secret Weightless Dry White Peach plus Argan Oil
- •Secret Weightless Dry Refreshing Berry plus Argan Oil
- •Old Spice Swagger Scent of Cedarwood Dry
- •2.5OZ EverDry Antiperspirant Invisible
- •Brut Classic Antiperspirant and Deodorant
- •Suave Men Extra Fresh Roll on Antiperspirant
- •Old Spice Fiji Dry
- •Mando Cedar Grove
- •Oraline-Secure Antiperspirant 2 OZ
- •Lumiste Invisible MAN
- •Gem Santal
- •AVON Odyssey Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •UltraMax Invisible Solid - Fresh Antiperspirant Deodorant Fresh
- •Ban Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant Unscented
- •Secret Roll-On Powder Fresh
- •Dry Chivalry 3.5oz
- •Degree Men Motionsense Sport Defense 48H Antiperspirant
- •Certain DRI
- •AVON Skin So Soft Soft and Sensual Essence Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •Above MEN Elements Ocean Invisible
- •Suave Roll on Powder Antiperspirant
- •SyNEO DRYH ANTI-Perspirant
- •Lumiste Bravo
- •Lumiste COOL MAN
- •AVON Mesmerize Essence Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •AVON Cool Confidence Original Scent Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •AVON OnDuty 24 Hours Unscented Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •Arrid Extra DRY Regular
- •Arrid Extra Extra DRY XX
- •Toms of Maine for Men North Woods Antiperspriant Deodorant - Free Talc wo Olea
- •Confielle Antiperspirant and Deodorant Roll-on Original
- •Antiperspirant
- •Dial Professional Roll On Anti Perspirant Deodorant
- •Dry Shower Fresh 3.5oz
- •3.5OZ Womens DRY White LILY
- •LA Fresh Antiperspirant Wipe
- •Dove Invisible Sheer Fresh Dry Antiperspirant
- •5 Day
- •AVON Sweet Honesty Essence Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •Antiperspirant Above ONE BY Sport MEN
- •Lucky Antiperspirant Deodorant Fresh Comfort
- •Lucky Antiperspirant Deodorant Extreme Energy
- •Babaria Cotton Fresh Deodorant and Antiperspirant Liquid Roll-On
- •Babaria Olive Fresh Deodorant and Antiperspirant Liquid Roll-On
- •Right Guard Sport Antiperspirant Fresh
- •Right Guard Sport Antiperspirant Powder Dry
- •Right Guard Sport Antiperspirant Unscented
- •Right Guard X Antiperspirant and Deodorant DrySpray Fragrance Free
- •Secret Weightless Dry Cocoa Butter
- •Secret Couldnt Be Lovelier Weightless Dry Wicked for Good
- •Lume Lavender Sage
- •Mando Clover Woods
- •Mando Bourbon Leather
- •Lumiste Night WOOD
- •AVON OnDuty 24 Hours Essence Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •UltraMax Invisible Solid - Unscented Antiperspirant Deodorant Unscented
- •Toms of Maine Toms of Maine Cucumber Aloe AP wo Olea
- •Roll On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •Antiperspirant Deodorant Powder Fresh Women
- •Secret Weightless Dry Vanilla plus Argan Oil
- •Secret Weightless Dry Wild Rose plus Argan Oil
- •Antiperspirant Wipe for Women
- •Zonsen Clear Antiperspirant Deodorant
- •Lucky Antiperspirant Deodorant Spring Fresh
- •Babaria Oat Fresh Deodorant and Antiperspirant Liquid Roll-On
- •Babaria Skin Natural Fresh Deodorant and Antiperspirant Liquid Roll-On
- •Suave Dry Antiperspirant Deodorant Purely Clean
- •Old Spice Pure Sport High Endurance Dry
- •Secret Weightless Dry Cozy Vanilla
- •SyNeo ANTI Perspirant 8 WET Wipes
- •SyNeo SOFT ANTI Perspirant
- •87066-5912
- •Arrid Extra Extra Dry Regular Solid
- •Mitchum Advance Control
- •Hi and Dri Roll On
- •Toms of Maine Tropical Island
- •Secret Antiperspirant Powder Fresh
- •Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant - Scented
- •Antiperspirant-Deodorant ROLL-ON
- •Dry Cooling Essence 3.5oz
- •Degree MotionSense Ultraclear Black and White Pure Clean Dry Antiperspirant
- •Certain Dri Cucumber Fresh
- •Above Elements Antibac Shinysilver
- •Above Classic MEN Sport Antiperspirant Deodorant 48H
- •Clarisse Antiperspirant Deodoranrt Cherry Blossom
- •Dry Idea Antiperspirant and Deodorant Fragrance Free
- •Suave Dry Antiperspirant Deodorant Powder and Petals
- •Secret Weightless Dry Tropical Hibiscus
- •Lume Vanilla Bliss
- •SyNeo ANTI Perspirant
- •Dermfree Whole Body Deodorant
- •GeriGentle Aloe Dry Anti Perspirant Deodorant Body
- •AVON Cool Confidence Baby Powder Scent Roll-On Anti-Perspirant Deodorant
- •Ban Roll-On Antiperspirant Deodorant Regular
- •3.5OZ Womens DRY Cooling Essence
- •Dove Soothing Chamomile Antiperspirant
- •Secret Weightless Dry Tropical Hibiscus plus Argan Oil
- •Antiperspirant Above ONE BY LOVE Women
- •Above Classic Women Candy Antiperspirant Deodorant 48H
- •On-the-go Underarm Antiperspirant Wipes
FDA Shortage Status
Whether any manufacturer currently reports this drug as in shortage on the FDA Drug Shortages database. "Active Shortage" means at least one presentation has status "current."
No FDA shortage records
Industrial Uses
Used in 15 sectors as 15 functional roles.
- •Catalyst in Petroleum Refineries (100%)Use—non-incorporative activities
- •Flocculating agent in Services (1%)Use—non-incorporative activities
- •Flocculating agent in Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (1%)Use—non-incorporative activities
- •Flocculating agent in Miscellaneous Manufacturing (18%)Use—non-incorporative activities
- •Flocculating agent in Food, beverage, and tobacco product manufacturing (80%)Use—non-incorporative activities
- •Flocculating agent in All Other Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing (1%)Processing—repackaging
- •Flocculating agent in Utilities (14%)Use—non-incorporative activities
- •Flocculating agent in Transportation Equipment Manufacturing (2%)Use—non-incorporative activities
- •Flocculating agent in Paper Manufacturing (4%)Use—non-incorporative activities
- •Solids separation (precipitating) agent, not otherwise specified in Utilities (100%)Processing as a reactant
- •Filler in Utilities (100%)Processing as a reactant
- •Defoamer in All Other Chemical Product and Preparation ManufacturingProcessing—incorporation into formulation, mixture, or reaction product
- •Corrosion inhibitor in All Other Chemical Product and Preparation ManufacturingProcessing—incorporation into formulation, mixture, or reaction product
- •Plating agent in All Other Chemical Product and Preparation ManufacturingProcessing—incorporation into formulation, mixture, or reaction product
- •Chelating agent in All Other Chemical Product and Preparation ManufacturingProcessing—incorporation into formulation, mixture, or reaction product
- •Etching agent in All Other Chemical Product and Preparation ManufacturingProcessing—incorporation into formulation, mixture, or reaction product
- •Anti-scaling agent in Paper Manufacturing (100%)Processing as a reactant
- •Plating agent in Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (80%)Processing—incorporation into formulation, mixture, or reaction product
- •Tanning agents not otherwise specified in Paper Manufacturing (20%)Processing—incorporation into formulation, mixture, or reaction product
- •Solids separation (precipitating) agent, not otherwise specified in Adhesive Manufacturing (40%)Processing—incorporation into formulation, mixture, or reaction product
- •Tanning agents not otherwise specified in Textiles, apparel, and leather manufacturing (20%)Processing—incorporation into formulation, mixture, or reaction product
- •Flocculating agent in All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (90%)Processing as a reactant
- •Flocculating agent in Mining (except Oil and Gas) and support activities (10%)Processing—incorporation into formulation, mixture, or reaction product
- •Intermediate in All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (100%)Processing as a reactant
- •Stabilizing agent in All Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing (50%)Processing as a reactant
- •Solids separation (precipitating) agent, not otherwise specified in Paper Manufacturing (100%)Use—non-incorporative activities
- •Flocculating agent in Oil and Gas Drilling, Extraction, and Support activities (1%)Use—non-incorporative activities
- •Sizing agent in Paper Manufacturing (1%)Processing as a reactant
- •Soil amendments (fertilizers) in Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing (80%)Use—non-incorporative activities
Chemical Identity
CAS12042-91-0
PubChem CIDNot recorded
DTXSIDDTXSID0051609
FormulaNot recorded
Mol. WeightNot recorded
SMILESNot recorded
Data Sources
- EPA CompTox (DSSTox) · DTXSID0051609Retrieved 2026-04-06
- EPA Chemical Data ReportingReporting year: 2023 · Retrieved 2026-10-04
- EPA Chemical Data ReportingReporting year: 2023 · Retrieved 2026-10-04
- US Census international tradeReporting year: 2024 · Retrieved 2026-10-04
Brief citations
Aluminum chlorohydrate (Al2(OH)5Cl) (CAS 12042-91-0) https://chemicalindependence.com/chemical/12042-91-0/ EPA CompTox (DSSTox): DTXSID0051609. Retrieved 2026-04-06. https://comptox.epa.gov/dashboard/chemical/details/DTXSID0051609 EPA Chemical Data Reporting: 12042-91-0. Reporting year: 2023. https://www.epa.gov/chemical-data-reporting EPA Chemical Data Reporting: CAS 12042-91-0. Reporting year: 2023. https://www.epa.gov/chemical-data-reporting US Census international trade: HS 282749 for CAS 12042-91-0. Reporting year: 2024. https://usatrade.census.gov/