Aldioxa

AKA: Isalon, Dihydroxyaluminum allantoinate, Aluminum, Chlokale, Peptilate, Aldioxum [INN-Latin], Aldioxa [USAN:INN:JAN], Aldioxum
Synthetic
Preservative
Astringent
Not Clean
Aluminum, [(2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)ureato]dihydroxy-
Formula
C4H9AlN4O5
Mol. Weight
220.12
CAS #
5579-81-7
Form
Liquid
Functions
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Controls excess oil
Fights acne
Causing bacteria
Minimizes pores
Traditional Use
A synthetic antimicrobial compound developed in the 20th century as a preservative. Used in cosmetics to prevent bacterial and fungal contamination in formulations.
EWG
3
CIR
Insufficient data
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper
⚖️Regulatory1 listing
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR