Aluminum Citrate

AKA: 31142-56-0, Citric acid, Aluminum salt, Aluminum salt (1:1), Aluminium citrate, ALUMINUMCITRATE, 813-92-3
Synthetic
Astringent
Not Clean
OriginAluminum citrate is produced by combining aluminum salts with citric acid, a weak organic acid derived from citrus fruits. The compound is synthesized through an acid-base reaction between aluminum hydroxide or aluminum chloride and citric acid.
1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, aluminium salt (1:1)
Formula
C6H5AlO7
Mol. Weight
216.08
CAS #
813-92-3
Form
Powder
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antiperspirant
Astringent
Tightens and contracts skin tissue, temporarily shrinking pores and reducing oiliness. That "clean, tight" feeling after toner.
Deodorant
Controls excess oil
Minimizes pores
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2014
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR