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Press, Volume CXV, Issue 33942, 8 September 1975, Page 5

An Open Letta to consumers about Aerosols and the Ozone Layer. From Johnson Wax Dear Consumer, NOT ALL AEROSOLS CONTAIN FLUOROCARBONS For 89 years Johnson Wax has In the meantime, it is important to (WB been involved in the development and note that not all aerosol products sold S This symbol will appear manufacture of consumer products. in this country contain fluorocarbon ZomENCH on all Johnson Wax During this period we have developed a propellants. iKJS’SsJ products which do not leadership reputation based on quality. About 15 years ago, Johnson Wax contain a fluorocarbon invented what is known as the propellant. AEROSOLS TODAY “water-base” aerosol system that A lot of confusion, misunderstanding permitted the use of propellants other RAID Insecticide and anxiety has been developing about than fluorocarbons in many household OPEN AIR Air Freshener aerosols: since we have been closely products. PLEDGE Furniture Polish involved in their development and T , Approximately two years ago SPRAY ’N WASH Laundry Aid because we know a great deal about Johnson Wax in New Zealand initiated HOUSE & GARDEN Insecticide aerosols, we would like to help clear up us .f °£ an alternative kind of GODDARDS DRY CLEAN some of these misapprehensions. propellant, a hydrocarbon, for use m JOHNSON ROCK GAS Lighter Fuel their household products. MULTI Hard Surface Cleaner FLUOROCARBONS AND OZONE As a + r “ Llll - we , have ***“ reduci PS SgD® UP Furniture Polish our use of fluorocarbon propellants over PROTECTOR Insecticide The most important problem right a long period for a variety of reasons. GOOD SENSE Air Freshener now is that some aerosol cans release a And, because we share the concern certain kind of propellant gas that some of our customers and others we have Thousands of New Zealanders scientists feel may be damaging the made a policy decision. have learned that in order to have the upper atmosphere ozone layer around advantages of aerosol cans, they have the earth. WHAT JOHNSON WAX IS DOING NOW to exercise common sense, because the Although this was a totally Although conclusive evidence aerosol - like the automobile, or even a unforeseen concern, scientific about fluorocarbons is not yet available, simple stepladder - can be dangerous if investigation is constantly providing a we at Johnson Wax have decided not to improperly used. vital public service by calling to our , , For example, the aerosol can does attention things about our environment Today our company reached the contain propellant gases under pressure, that may present serious problems. point where we can announce the cou id explode if carelessly placed The particular aerosol propellant removal of fluorocarbon propellants down on a hot kitchen stove. under question is a fluorocarbon. Some - b ' om , all . but one °f our aerosol Fortunately, these dangers are so well scientists feel that the possible P known that almost never haPP 6IIS - impairment of the ozone layer in the reformulated and will be released free We sincere ly believe that aerosols upper atmosphere would permit greater J EroSbons Sas soon as we are g° od and usefu1 ’ or we wouldn’t penetration of the sun’s ultraviolet rays ™ cfn manufacture them. We share the with unforeseen effects on our health. p w * at Johnson Wax are taking concern of consumers regarding Obviously this is a very serious action in the interest of the public in fluorocarbons and aerosols. We want to concern; our own company scientists general during a period of uncertainty reassure you that we will do our best to confirm that as a scientific hypothesis it and scientific inquiry. We are taking ensure the effectiveness and safety °f may be possible, but conclusive this newspaper advertisement and other our products with the best materials evidence is not available one way or available means to tell our customers so available to us. another at this time. A number of that they may use our aerosol products Johnson Wax has been operating in scientific research groups are now with greater confidence. New Zealand since 1961. We have working urgently to find the answer to In addition these Johnson products, always endeavoured to develop this question. both household and industrial, which do modem, efficient, quality products, not contain fluorocarbon, will appear . we will continue to do so. within the next few months displaying our “Use with Confidence” symbol: Sincerely wax