Respiratory Info

Spray have developed an image problem, and concerns about the adverse effects on health, mounted: it harms the environment and the CFCs that destroy the ozone layer. Health advocates argue aerosols in order to avoid at all costs. But are all these problems right? Experts say that in the past, yes. Today, no.

For years, the spray products containing chlorofluorocarbons, or CFCs, which have been used as aerosol propellants. In 1970, CFCs were found damageOzone layer, and banned in 1978, the United States, their use in commercial products, other countries (Canada, Norway and Sweden), followed shortly. Documents show that by 1996, CFCs were recruited almost entirely. Currently used only in certain industrial machines (in refrigerators and air conditioners, recycled), e) the medical products (aerosols.

But experts warn that shows the new generation of aerosols of possible risks to health. Many of them contain volatilevolatile organic compounds (VOCs), a group of highly flammable propellants and solvents, and contribute to smog. The most common VOCs are a combination of propane and butane. VOCs are not found only in the form of aerosols, but also in many fast-drying products, including pump sprays, perfumes and hair gels.

The greatest danger for the use of an inhaler aerosol spray and chemicals. The spray fine particles can penetrate deep into the lungs and can be easily absorbed by the bloodstream, which can beVariety of health problems.

A growing number of young people inhale spray on finding a balance. The practice, known as "Starlight Express", "notes the lung and brain with oxygen and can cause brain damage or death. Parents signs of abuse, any known aerosols, changes in appetite or sleep disturbance of a child, a rash or sores around the mouth, mood swings, and a chemical odor on the breath.

If you must use a spray, follow the following precautions:

–The first basic rule is to check to be sure – and note – the label.

– Always use aerosol in a well ventilated area and do not inhale the fumes. The chemicals in the steam is through the lungs and blood, which can include headache, dizziness, nausea and respiratory problems.

– Avoid spray made a mistake, can cause damage to eyes and skin.

– Keep aerosol cans away from heat and flame. Moreover, the heat of a furnace in the vicinity may be able to do so under pressureTo expand the content and explode.

– Throw away the cans in your regular garbage. Even though many of them now accept recyclable materials, recycling centers, as a rule, as they may explode. Not to break, puncture, burn or an aerosol can.

When shopping for detergents and polishes, hair sprays and insect repellents, try not to sell products such as aerosol spray pump. Although the pumps may contain VOCs, contain propellants, andEmit droplets are larger and less likely to be inhaled. To avoid VOCs, using aerosol propellants or compressed air with carbon dioxide and stay away from fast-drying products.