Processing aid

Is Aluminum Hydroxide halal?

Aluminum Hydroxide: An inorganic adjuvant used in many non-live vaccines and as an antacid in some OTC products. Mineral origin; halal. Safety profile in vaccines is well-characterised.

HalalPermissible — origin and process documented

Aluminum Hydroxide: An inorganic adjuvant used in many non-live vaccines and as an antacid in some OTC products. Mineral origin; halal. Safety profile in vaccines is well-characterised.

What the sources say

An inorganic adjuvant used in many non-live vaccines and as an antacid in some OTC products. Mineral origin; halal. Safety profile in vaccines is well-characterised.
Verified Halal An inorganic adjuvant used in many non-live vaccines and as an antacid in some OTC products. Mineral origin; halal. Safety profile in vaccines is well-characte… RxHalal (secondary aggregator · grade C: secondary reference · accessed 2026-08-21)

Quick facts

NameAluminum Hydroxide
Also on labels asalum hydroxide, alum gel
Additive classProcessing aid
ClassificationVerified halal
Last verified2026-08-21

Common questions

Is Aluminum Hydroxide halal?

Aluminum Hydroxide is classified as Verified halal. Aluminum Hydroxide: An inorganic adjuvant used in many non-live vaccines and as an antacid in some OTC products. Mineral origin; halal. Safety profile in vaccines is well-characterised.

Is Aluminum Hydroxide halal or haram?

On the evidence cited on this page, Aluminum Hydroxide is verified halal. Permissible — origin and process documented Every position is attributed to a named certifier or scholarly body with a link, so you can verify it directly.

What else is Aluminum Hydroxide called on ingredient labels?

It can appear as: alum hydroxide, alum gel.

Where does this page's information come from?

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