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The history of Aerosol Spray Cans

By jadelanclos
  • A man invented a soda siphon incorporating a valve.

    A man invented a soda siphon incorporating a valve.

    They were constructed from heavy steel and were too bulky to be commercially successful.
  • Erik Rotheim patented the first aerosol can

    Erik Rotheim patented the first aerosol can

    He valve that could hold and dispense products and propellant systems. This was the forerunner of the modern aerosol can.
  • Lyle Goodhue invernted the Aerosol bomb.

    Lyle Goodhue invernted the Aerosol bomb.

    This bomb was created with saving lives of many thousands of soldiers. This bomb was made of a mosquito-killing liquid insecticides as a mist from small containers.
  • Robert H. Abplanalp’s created the valve crimp.

    Robert H. Abplanalp’s created the valve crimp.

    The valve crimp is made of lightweight aluminum made the cans a cheap and practical way to dispense liquids foams, powders, and creams.
  • Canned Aerosol paint cans were invented

    Canned Aerosol paint cans were invented

    Edward Seymour invented the first aerosol paint can. The color of this paint was aluminum, and he got this idea from his wife.

  • Robert patented his crimp-on valve "for dispensing gases under pressure.

    He soon started to earn $100 million manufacturing one billion aerosol cans annually in the United States and one-half billion in 10 other countries.
  • The use of fluorocarbons effected the Ozone layer.

    The use of fluorocarbons effected the Ozone layer.

    This effect made Robert go back to his lab and consider starting over.