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FAQ
TRUE OR FALSE ON AEROSOLS
? The aerosols destroy the ozone layer ?
FALSE :
Since 1990 (further to the signature of Montreal protocol in 1987), the aerosol manufacturer have stopped to use the CFC (Chlorofluorocarbon) which are responsible of the deterioration of the ozone layer. They have also stopped the use of HCFC (Hydrochlorofluorocarbon) which are also in question.
? The aerosols pollute ?
FALSE :
Studies have shown that the aerosols contribution to the warming of the planet is considered as negligible compared to the greenhouse effect gas created by car an the industry in general.
? With an aerosol we waste ?
FALSE :
The aim of an aerosols is to cover a large surface in using the less of product. Indeed the active material is separated in thin particle in order to be uniformly deposited on the support to be coat.
? When empty the aerosol can be thrown in the bin ?
TRUE :
The old aerosol can is a common packaging which enter in the normal flux of house waste. The cans are in metal (iron, aluminium) or in glass. So they can be sorted out and recycled.
? The vapours of an aerosol are toxic ?
TRUE-FALSE :
It depend on its composition and the odour has no matter with the eventual toxicity. An aerosol is composed of 3 group of raw materials :
If none of this component is classified as toxic or noxious, the vapours (in normal conditions of use) are not dangerous for the health. On the contrary, if a dangerous product is present in the aerosol in enough quantity to have harmful effect on human being or environment, thus the eventual danger will be pointed out on the packaging by one of the following pictogram :
Means that an exposure to a very small quantity of this product by inhalation, ingestion or skin penetration can occur the death or can be harmful for the health. |
Means that an exposure to a small quantity of this product by inhalation, ingestion or skin penetration can occur the death or can be harmful for the health. |
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| Means that a contact with living tissue can occur destruction of the latest. | Means that pour out this product in the environment could have immediate or recorded bad effects on one or several components of the environment. |
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Means that an exposure to this product by inhalation, ingestion or skin penetration can occur death or can be harmful for the health. |
Means that a contact with the product either immediate, extended or repeated on the skin or the mucous membrane can occur inflammable reaction. |
Warning : This pictogram are indicative. An aerosol labelled with this kind of pictograms is not to be banish. You only need to take some precaution in order to use it in good conditions. When you see these pictograms it is important to read the whole label which will give you more precision on the exact nature of the danger and how to protect yourself.
For example : 2 products classified Xi (irritant) can represent two different danger. One can be specified “irritant for the eyes” and the other “irritant for the skin”. A product can also be classified in one of these categories and the possible effects would appear only in case of repeated or extended exposure. This will be mentioned on the label.
ODIF products
None of the ODIF adhesive destined to the general public (crafts, stationer’s…) is classified toxic, noxious, dangerous for the environment or irritant. It is also the case for the majority of the products of the industry range. ODIF make an effort to develop products that does not contain components entering in these categories. The propel gas used by ODIF are the same that those used in the deodorant or the hair spray.
References
.CFA : French Comity for Aerosol
.Directive 2001/59/CE : related to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous substance.
.INRS files : National Institute for Research and Security.
