AZG

Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex GLY. AZG by Fenchem acts as an antiperspirant in many deodorant products. Is selected for its ability to close pores in the skin and prevent sweat production. Its anhydrous form gives it the added ability of absorbing moisture. AZG contains a mixture of monomeric and polymeric Zr⁴⁺ and Al³⁺ complexes with hydroxide, chloride and glycine. The aluminum and zirconium ions are absorbed into the skin cells, creating an osmotic pressure that draws water into the cell. The cell then swells with the influx of water, causing it to pinch the sweat glands closed, preventing the release of sweat. Also, it absorbs some of the sweat produced by pores that didn't get clogged in the first place. The chemical compound itself is hygroscopic. Used in deodorants, antiperspirants products, roll on, stick, cream, aerosols, suspension and soft solid.