Aluminum Chloride Hexahydrate; Used To Treat Hyperhidrosis, Excessive Sweating
Aluminum chloride hexahydrate is soluble in wide range of solvents, such as ether, chloroform, propylene glycol, ethanol, and water. It has low melting and boiling points, non-flammable, and exhibits good electrical conduction. It is produced by dissolution of aluminum oxide in hydrochloric acid. Aluminum chloride hexahydrate is widely used in the metal processing and pharmaceutical industries. It is used to manufacture aluminum metal, as a catalyst in chemical synthesis. Nowadays, it is being used in water treatment areas as well. Aluminum chloride hexahydrate is used to treat hyperhidrosis, excessive sweating. It works as an antiperspirant that works by affecting sweat-producing cells. Some studies claim that it may cause breast cancer because it has carcinogenic properties. However, these claims have not been validated due to sufficient evidence. Aluminum chloride hexahydrate is one of the most commonly used chemicals for corrosion resistance. It is also used in the automot...