77.13 Aerosol Containers
Whereas, Many products are classified as hazardous (but regulated) are being marketed in aerosol containers;
Whereas, It is not possible to control either the amount of the product being expelled, vaporized or shot into the air, or ventilation of the area in which these products will be used;
Whereas, The belief strongly is held among environmental agencies that a grave danger is imminent for survival of human life on earth due to build-up of aerosol propellants in the ozone layer of the atmosphere;
Whereas, Tests are under way at international levels to demonstrate proof of the hazard engendered by the use of these fluorocarbon propellants within the ozone layer; and,
Whereas, The cost incurred in packaging these products in aerosol containers is excessive as compared to conventional packaging; therefore,
RESOLVED, That the National Council of Women of Canada request the Government of Canada to prohibit the marketing of any product in aerosol containers which uses a propellant that is suspected of being harmful to the ozone layer.