Hair Spray and Aerosol Styling Products — safety profile
Moderate riskAerosol hair sprays, volumizing sprays, and styling products.
What is this product?
Aerosol hair sprays, volumizing sprays, and styling products. Propelled by VOC propellants (butane, isobutane, propane, or dimethyl ether). Contains film-forming polymers (PVP, VA/crotonates), alcohol solvent (SD alcohol 40), and fragrance. Inhalation of aerosolized polymers and propellants is the primary concern — associated with thesaurosis (polymer fume fever) in occupational settings and lung inflammation. California VOC regulations limit propellant content.
What's in it
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Fragrance components
- Fragrance / Parfum — Aerosolized — inhaled directly
Propellant In Hair Spray And Aerosol Styling Products
Safer alternatives
- Non-aerosol pump hair spray
- Setting lotion
- Natural styling gel/wax
Frequently asked questions
What's in Hair Spray and Aerosol Styling Products?
This product type can contain: Fragrance, among others. Click any compound name above for the full safety profile.
Are there safer alternatives to Hair Spray and Aerosol Styling Products?
Yes — consider: Non-aerosol pump hair spray; Setting lotion; Natural styling gel/wax. See the Safer alternatives section above for details.
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