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Brut & Sure Aerosol Antiperspirants

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

Reviewed Jul 5, 2026 by Trusted Labels Editorial Team

Recalls, lawsuits & findings 1 on file
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. Source →

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
Caution Aluminum Chlorohydrate (commonly known as Aluminum Compounds) Active ingredient in antiperspirants, blocks sweat glands. Linked to potential health concerns.
Watch Alcohol Denat. (sometimes listed as Denatured Alcohol) Can be drying; used as a solvent and preservative. Concern depends on concentration.
Watch Fragrance (sometimes listed as Parfum) Undisclosed scent blend that is a common allergen and irritant; choose fragrance-free for sensitive or reactive skin.

Ingredient list reviewed

  • 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

Formula scope: the disclosed ingredient list captured for this review. Formulas can differ by product, scent, country, and date; compare the current package with this list before deciding.

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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.

Ownership record Acquired
Founded
1964
Headquarters
Stamford, CT
Control
Owned by HRB Brands, which the Italian consumer-goods group Sodalis acquired in October 2024

Products covered

Key Products

We don't link to buy products we flag. Read why above, or see Meow Meow Tweet, which meets our top criteria.

  • Brut aerosol antiperspirant
  • Sure aerosol antiperspirant

Evidence

Sources & Reports

External references used in this review. Links open in new tabs.
news FDA: HRB Brands recall of Sure & Brut aerosols www.fda.gov news CBS News: Sure & Brut benzene recall www.cbsnews.com

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