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Old Spice & Secret Aerosol Antiperspirants

Aerosol antiperspirants recalled in 2021 after benzene was found in the propellant.

Reviewed Jul 5, 2026 by Trusted Labels Editorial Team

Recall · 2021 · resolved P&G benzene aerosol antiperspirant recall November 2021 nationwide recall of Old Spice and Secret aerosol antiperspirants after benzene was detected; independent testing found up to ~17.7 ppm (limit 2 ppm). Resolved. Source →

Settlement · 2023 · resolved $8M benzene aerosol settlement (P&G, MDL 3025) The consumer class actions over benzene in P&G aerosols (Secret, Old Spice, Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences) were consolidated as MDL 3025 and settled for $8 million; final approval was granted June 16, 2023. Source →

Our take

Why It’s on Our Radar

We don't recommend the recalled aerosols. An independent lab measured benzene at up to ~9× the federal limit and P&G recalled them: a cautionary listing.

What's inside

Ingredients & Safety

Aluminum chlorohydrate and fragrance driven by hydrocarbon propellants (isobutane/propane) that were the source of the benzene contamination.

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
Cyclopentasiloxane
PPG-14 Butyl Ether
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

Old Spice and Secret are Procter & Gamble brands.

Ownership record Acquired

Founded: 1937
Headquarters: Cincinnati, OH
Control: Owned by Procter & Gamble

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.

Old Spice aerosol antiperspirant
Secret aerosol antiperspirant

Evidence

Sources & Reports

External references used in this review. Links open in new tabs.

news FDA: P&G recall of Old Spice & Secret aerosol antiperspirants www.fda.gov news Forbes: FDA/P&G antiperspirant benzene recall www.forbes.com

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