Compressed gases or vapors in a container which, upon release of pressure and expansion through a valve, carry another substance from the container. They are used for cosmetics, household cleaners, and so on. Examples are BUTANES; CARBON DIOXIDE; FLUOROCARBONS; NITROGEN; and PROPANE. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)
Synonyms: 0, Propellants, Aerosol, Aerosol Propellants
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91(73); was see under AEROSOLS 1973-90; was in Cat D & J 1973-82 ,IM; coord with propellant if relevant (IM); D25-26 qualif with discretion ,91; was see under AEROSOLS 1973-90; was in Cat D & J 1973-82
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