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Aluminum chloride

Generic Name
Aluminum chloride
Brand Names
Hemoban, Hemox A, Lumicain, Superdent Hemal, Topical Hemo-stat
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
AlCl3
CAS Number
7446-70-0
Unique Ingredient Identifier
LIF1N9568Y

Overview

Aluminum chloride is a chemical compound with the chemical formula AlCl3. When contaminated with iron chloride, it often displays a yellow color compared to the white pure compound. It is used in various chemical applications as a Lewis base, with anhydrous aluminium trichloride being the most commonly used Lewis acid. It may also be found in over-the-counter as an antiperspirant or prescription products as an antihemorrhagic agent. In antiperspirant products, FDA approves the use of aluminum chloride as an active ingredient up to 15%, calculated on the hexahydrate form, in an aqueous solution nonaerosol dosage form .

Background

Aluminum chloride is a chemical compound with the chemical formula AlCl3. When contaminated with iron chloride, it often displays a yellow color compared to the white pure compound. It is used in various chemical applications as a Lewis base, with anhydrous aluminium trichloride being the most commonly used Lewis acid. It may also be found in over-the-counter as an antiperspirant or prescription products as an antihemorrhagic agent. In antiperspirant products, FDA approves the use of aluminum chloride as an active ingredient up to 15%, calculated on the hexahydrate form, in an aqueous solution nonaerosol dosage form .

Indication

No indication information available.

Associated Conditions

  • Excessive sweating and body odor
  • Hyperphosphataemia
  • Minor bleeding

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FDA Approved Products

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TOPICAL
250 mg in 1 g
2020/12/23
10733-412
DENTAL
7500 mg in 30 mL
2022/01/19
43305-0000
DENTAL
7500 mg in 30 mL
2022/01/27
42756-1100
DENTAL
7500 mg in 30 mL
2022/01/24
66975-359
DENTAL
250 mg in 1 g
2010/05/13
0404-1080
DENTAL, TOPICAL, ORAL
8.75 g in 35 g
2020/11/06
53045-300
Scott's Dental Supply LLC
DENTAL, ORAL, TOPICAL
7500 mg in 30 mL
2020/03/12
69638-059
DENTAL
7500 mg in 30 mL
2019/02/01
61509-100
DENTAL
7500 mg in 30 mL
2022/01/20
68400-203

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Ingredient
23162
Active
1991/10/14
aluminium chloride
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