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Aerosol Safety

Aerosols provide unique performance benefits and many consumers choose aerosol antiperspirants and deodorants over other types. Due to tight regulatory controls all over the world, all aerosol products undergo rigorous safety tests before being placed on the market. By following the guidelines on the container you can ensure that your product remains both safe and effective.

Aerosol antiperspirants should always be used in a well-ventilated area. As with any aerosol product, aerosol antiperspirants should be kept out of the reach of children.

It is known that man-made chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) have caused thinning of the ozone layer. Many people are under the misconception that CFCs are still used in aerosol products, however since the 1987 Montreal Protocol the use of CFCs in aerosols has been completely phased out across the world.