Ah, aerosols. They came on the scene to protect our crops from insects, and they captured our hearts in the 80s when big hair ruled the stage. That long, continuous spray is just so much more convenient than all the manual pumps that hurt our hands and fingers. But now that Americans have grown to care more about our ecological footprint, we tend to believe that all spray cans are evil.
And it’s mostly true — prior to the 1970s, the chemicals in aerosol spray cans were destroying our earth’s ozone layer. Sure, after the Clean Air Act, American aerosols began using different chemicals that aren’t as toxic. But now we’re seeing new problems. The hydrocarbons currently used as propellants in aerosols are contributing to global warming, and every spray releases volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air, which culminate with other gases to produce asthma-inducing smog. It seems like the only way to be eco-friendly is to go back to cramped hands and tired fingers.
Luckily, there’s a new spray technology that gives you all the benefits with none of the guilt.
Bag-on-Valve (BoV) is a new form of spray can that’s changing the game. Instead of mixing flammable hydrocarbons into whatever product you’re spraying, BoV technology uses pressurized, eco-friendly air to squeeze the inner bag just like you’d squeeze a tube of toothpaste. And the implications of this one not-so-little change are HUGE.
No More Wasted Product
Not only are you able to get that long, continuous spray you’ve been feeling guilty about, but with BoV spray cans, you’ll use up 100% of what’s inside. That’s right — You’re no longer stuck wasting that last little bit that’s left inside the can, because BoV’s pressurized air squeezes out Every. Last. Drop.
No More Chills
If you’ve used aerosol hairspray before (or maybe just been caught in the crossfire!), you know one thing for sure: It’s so cold. Those traditional aerosol propellants chill the product big time, giving you goosebumps as you brace yourself for impact. But with BoV spray cans, those propellants are out of the picture, keeping your product at room temperature and your skin goosebump-free!
No More Hazard
We’ve all seen the big red label on the side of an aerosol can: “Warning — Extremely Flammable.” Who wants to spray THAT around?? Plus, with all those traditional propellants mixed into the can, you’re left guessing how much hydrocarbon is getting into your hair, food, or space along with the product. With BoV technology, you’re left with nothing but the pure product you bought — no extra chemicals and no fire-risks.
With so many advantages, there was no question when we designed our hand sanitizers — we knew we were going with BoV spray cans. That continuous spray works at any angle (test it — we dare you!), and we love that it’s safe to throw in our purses or backpacks without leaking hand sanitizer over all of our stuff.
Moral of the Story: Bag-on-Valve is the way to go!
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