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Quick answer: Lead acetate carries the heavier risk profile. Aluminum chlorohydrate is restricted in the EU and allowed in the US; Lead acetate is banned in the EU and allowed in the US.
| Property | Aluminum chlorohydrate | Lead acetate |
|---|---|---|
| EU status | Restricted | Banned |
| US status | Allowed | Allowed |
| Risk level | low | high |
| Banned in | — | European Union |
| Restricted in | European Union | — |
| Category | heavy metal | heavy metal |
| Where it hides | antiperspirant, deodorant | progressive hair dye, men's hair color |
Aluminum chlorohydrate (Aluminum Chlorohydrate) is an antiperspirant active.
Lead acetate is a lead compound used in progressive darkening hair dyes.
Aluminum chlorohydrate: The EU caps aluminum concentration in antiperspirants over uptake concerns.
Lead acetate: Lead is a potent neurotoxin with no safe level. Banned in EU cosmetics; the US FDA revoked its authorization in 2018.
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