the evolution of aerosol cans

By loganclay7

  • the concept of aerosol cans

  • invented a soda siphon incorporating a valve.

  • Metal spray cans were being tested

  • inventors Helbling and Pertsch patented aerosols pressurized using methyl and ethyl chloride as propellants.

  • Norwegian engineer Erik Rotheim (also spelled Eric Rotheim) patented the first aerosol can and valve that could hold and dispense products and propellant systems.

  • Lyle Goodhue and William Sullivan, developed a small aerosol can pressurized by a liquefied gas (a fluorocarbon)

  • the Norwegian post office issued a stamp celebrating the Norwegian invention of the spray can.