Deodorant Reviewed Jul 5, 2026

Brut & Sure Aerosol Antiperspirants

Six Brut and Sure aerosols recalled in 2022 for benzene in the propellant.

Recall · 2022 · resolved

HRB Brands benzene aerosol recall

February 2022 nationwide recall of six Sure and Brut aerosol sprays after benzene was detected in the propellant. Resolved.

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Our take

Why It’s on Our Radar

We don't recommend the recalled aerosols. Benzene in the propellant led to a nationwide recall.

What's inside

Ingredients & Safety

Aluminum chlorohydrate and fragrance in hydrocarbon-propellant aerosols that were the source of the benzene.

Worth a closer look — 3 ingredients we flag:

Aluminum Chlorohydrate — commonly known as Aluminum Compounds

Active ingredient in antiperspirants, blocks sweat glands. Linked to potential health concerns.

Alcohol Denat. — sometimes listed as Denatured Alcohol

Can be drying; used as a solvent and preservative. Concern depends on concentration.

Fragrance — sometimes listed as Parfum

Undisclosed scent blend that is a common allergen and irritant; choose fragrance-free for sensitive or reactive skin.

Full Ingredient List

Safe Watch Caution
  • Aluminum Chlorohydrate also listed as Aluminum Chlorohydrate, Aluminum Zirconium Caution
  • Alcohol Denat. also listed as Denatured Alcohol, SD Alcohol Watch
  • Isobutane
  • Propane
  • Butane
  • Cyclomethicone
  • Fragrance also listed as Parfum, Perfume Watch

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Who owns it

Ownership & Independence

Brut and Sure are owned by HRB Brands; Tengram Capital sold HRB to the Italian consumer-goods group Sodalis in October 2024.

Where to buy

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