Gretchen Schaefer
202.833.7311
Statement by Christopher Cathcart, President, CSPA,
Regarding Inappropriate Use of Aerosol Products
WASHINGTON, DC (April 17, 2009) – “The recent number of incidents involving teenagers misusing aerosol products and converting them into dangerous makeshift flamethrowers reinforces the need for the consuming public to only use products for their intended purpose and as directed on the product labels.
"Almost any product in the market today can be deliberately misused and cause harm, and we all have a responsibility to minimize such abuse and educate our youth about the dangers of product misuse.
"Aerosols are designed to be safe for use according to label directions. The aerosol industry has always encouraged users to follow label directions, and proactively warned against product misuse and abuse.”
About CSPA
The Consumer Specialty Products Association (CSPA) is the premier trade association representing the interests of approximately 240 companies engaged in the manufacture, formulation, distribution and sale of hundreds of familiar consumer products that help household, institutional and industrial customers create cleaner and healthier environments. Our products include disinfectants that kill germs in homes, hospitals and restaurants; candles, fragrances and air fresheners that eliminate odors; pest management products for home and garden; cleaning products for use throughout the home; products used to protect and improve the performance and appearance of automobiles; and a host of other products used every day. Through its product stewardship program Product CareSM, scientific and business-to-business endeavors, CSPA provides its members a platform to effectively address issues regarding the health, safety, sustainability and environmental impacts of their products. For more information, please visit www.cspa.org.
