Does hairspray still have chemicals in it that are harmfull to the environment?

Question

somebody told me that it doesn't, but i wasn't sure if it was true. if you anser this could you please leave a source too? thanks

Answer 1

In the past chloroflourocarbons (CFC's) were used as the propellent but since these have been banned other propellents have been used.

Sometimes this can be compressed air but other common propellents include isobutane, n-butane, propane, carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide - all of which are greenhouse gases.

Propane and butane the most commonly used and are highly flammable which is why you can often turn a hairspray or other aerosol into a 'flamethrower' (dangerous and not recommended).

Source - something I've studied but you'll find info here...

http://science.howstuffworks.com/aerosol...

Answer 2

Yes, EVERYTHING has something in it that is harmful to the environment. It just depends on who you ask.

Why even dogs have burned houses down with hairspray...

http://tvnz.co.nz/view/page/425822/27295

Answer 3

it's really just hairspray in aerosol cans. if you get a regular spray bottle you don't have to worry about it