Antiperspirant Driclor · Deodorant
Driclor Antiperspirant Roll-On 20ml (3 pack)
Lower concern, aluminum antiperspirant with no documented PFAS indicators.
This aluminum chlorohydrate antiperspirant has no known PFAS use or public disclosures. Roll-on cosmetic format carries minimal waterproofing or stain-resist risk.
We flunk more products than we pass. This one earned its grade. How we grade
Material
Aluminum chlorohydrate active; aqueous cosmetic formulation in roll-on bottle
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
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What Driclor Antiperspirant Roll-On (3 pack) is made of, ingredients and materials
Driclor's active ingredient is aluminum chlorohydrate, a widely used antiperspirant salt that works by forming plugs in sweat ducts. The product is a water-based roll-on formulation, which means it lacks the volatile organic solvents found in spray antiperspirants and thus poses lower inhalation risk. Aluminum chlorohydrate itself does not migrate significantly into skin at the concentrations used in approved cosmetics; topical application carries a different exposure profile than ingestion-based aluminum concerns.
What’s concerning
Category baseline
The starting point for this type of product, before anything specific to this product is counted.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement from the brand about PFAS in this product.
Contact dermatitis and skin sensitization
Aluminum chlorohydrate at high concentrations can trigger irritation or allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals; Driclor's clinical-strength formulation carries this risk. Skin reactions are typically mild and reverse upon discontinuation, but pre-existing eczema or dermatitis may be exacerbated.
Fragrance allergens
Driclor formulations typically include fragrance components; while proprietary blend details are not disclosed, fragrance is a common cause of cosmetic contact allergy. Individuals with fragrance sensitivity or atopic dermatitis should patch-test or seek fragrance-free alternatives.
What’s reassuring
Base material not linked to PFAS
The main material recorded for this product is not one associated with PFAS.
Aluminum systemic absorption
Topical antiperspirant use does not produce systemic aluminum exposure at levels of health concern in regulatory assessments; skin acts as an effective barrier. No established link between aluminum antiperspirant use and Alzheimer's disease or other systemic toxicity has been demonstrated in peer-reviewed literature.
Formaldehyde / VOCs
No documentation that Driclor uses formaldehyde releasers (imidazolidinyl urea, DMDM hydantoin, etc.); aqueous formulations typically rely on phenoxyethanol or other modern preservatives. Ingredient list review recommended if available on packaging to confirm.
Source, ATSDR ↗Heavy metals
Roll-on antiperspirants generally use minimal added colorants; regulatory limits on heavy metals (iron oxides, titanium dioxide) in cosmetics are enforced in EU and US markets. No specific contamination alerts are on record for Driclor.
Source, FDA ↗How is this PFAS grade calculated?
The brand's record and disclosure
Driclor is manufactured by Stiefel Laboratories (owned by GlaxoSmithKline) and has a long market history as a clinical-strength antiperspirant. The brand does not publicly disclose detailed ingredient sourcing or third-party certifications (e.g., dermatologist testing claims are standard but not independently verified here). No major recalls or safety controversies are documented for this product line in accessible regulatory records.
How it compares in its category
Driclor sits in the clinical-strength segment, offering higher aluminum chlorohydrate concentration than standard deodorants; it is comparable to other aluminum-based antiperspirants like Certain Dri or Perspirex in safety profile. Roll-on delivery avoids inhalation hazards associated with spray formulations. The 3-pack format is typical for direct-to-consumer sales and does not introduce additional safety concerns beyond single-unit products.
If you buy it
Apply to clean, dry skin before bed for optimal efficacy and to minimize skin irritation from overnight wear. Do not use on broken or irritated skin; discontinue if rash, burning, or itching develops. Store below 25°C and away from direct sunlight to maintain stability; typical shelf life is 3 years unopened. Discontinue use if the solution becomes discolored or separates, as this may indicate formulation breakdown.
What is not known about PFAS in this product?
- Basis
- Model estimate, 72% confidence, not a lab result
- Lab test
- None on record for this exact product
- Brand statement
- Antiperspirant Driclor has made none
Formulations change between production runs, so check the current label. How we grade.
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