Aerosol products are found throughout the retail environment, from the household cleaning aisle to personal care, hardware and even the grocery section has them.

This unique packaging form allows products to be dispensed in foams and fine sprays and some can even be sprayed upside down! Clearly there are many benefits to this packaging form, but there is also much confusion. Therefore we have created this sheet to help share the facts with consumers and retailers.

Aerosol products are more than just environmentally compatible; they’re helpful. Now that the aerosol industry has taken steps to eradicate all CFCs from their products, you can spray away with confidence. It’s convenience in a can!

The design of modern aerosol products increases safety in everyday activity. 

Child Resistant

Aerosol cans make it difficult for small children to access the contents. Aerosol cans are hermetically sealed, so their contents cannot leak or spill. And aerosol containers are tamper-resistant and tamper- evident. Aerosol containers are spill proof, which is helpful for medical and personal care products used by travelers, children, nurses and the elderly. They eliminate the need for mixing containers and applicators. They can be stored and used in the same container, often for long periods of time. 

Self-Defense.

Aerosol technology is used in personal self-defense products such as pepper spray, pepper foam, and pepper foggers.

Say No To Drugs.

Aerosol technology is being used to fight the war on drugs. Law enforcement officers use a special aerosol spray to identify confiscated illicit substances, or to detect the trace presence of any drug residue left on a surface, even human skin.

Clean and Sanitary Use:

Aerosol products can be applied without contact, protecting users from mess, germs and, in case of burns or lacerations, with a minimum of pain. Family members can hygienically share aerosol personal care products. In addition, the sealed can prevents any product contamination.