International Conference on Liquid Atomization and Spray Systems (ICLASS), 2021 Conventional aerosols sprays contain different Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC). These organic compounds have different properties and can have detrimental impact on air quality. This study investigated the spray performance and variation of the types of
Muhammad Kabir Abba +3 more
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Source origins, modeled profiles, and apportionments of halogenated hydrocarbons in the greater Pearl River Delta region, southern China [PDF]
, 2009 We analyze 16-month data of 13 major halocarbons measured at a southern China coastal site in the greater Pearl River Delta (PRD). A total of 188 canister air samples were collected from August 2001 to December 2002.
Barletta, B +11 more
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Next generation of consumer aerosol valve design using inert gases [PDF]
, 2015 The current global consumer aerosol products such as deodorants, hairsprays, air-fresheners, polish, insecticide, disinfectant are primarily utilised unfriendly environmental propellant of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for over three decades.
Amir Nourian +6 more
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New Delivery Systems and Propellants
Canadian Respiratory Journal, 1999 The removal of chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) propellants from industrial and household products has been agreed to by over 165 countires of which more than 135 are developing countries.
Myrna Dolovich
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Inhaled Drug Delivery: A Practical Guide to Prescribing Inhaler Devices
Canadian Respiratory Journal, 1998 Direct delivery of medication to the target organ results in a high ratio of local to systemic bioavailability and has made aerosol delivery of respiratory medication the route of choice for the treatment of obstructive lung diseases.
Pierre Ernst
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High-global warming potential F-gas emissions in California: comparison of ambient-based versus inventory-based emission estimates, and implications of refined estimates. [PDF]
, 2014 To provide information for greenhouse gas reduction policies, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) inventories annual emissions of high-global-warming potential (GWP) fluorinated gases, the fastest growing sector of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ...
Ashford, Paul +19 more
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Inhalant abuse of 1,1-difluoroethane (DFE) leading to heterotopic ossification: a case report
Patient Safety in Surgery, 2008 Background Heterotopic ossification (HO) is the formation of mature, lamellar bone within soft tissues other than the periosteum. There are three recognized etiologies of HO: traumatic, neurogenic, and genetic.
Hileman Barbara +2 more
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Patients' perspectives and preferences in the choice of inhalers: the case for Respimat® or HandiHaler® [PDF]
, 2016 Poor inhaler technique hampers the efficacy of drug therapy in asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Not only does this affect individual patient care, but it also impacts on the wider health care economics associated with these conditions ...
Dekhuijzen, PNR, Lavorini, F, Usmani, OS
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Revealing the significant acceleration of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) emissions in eastern Asia through long-term atmospheric observations [PDF]
Atmospheric Chemistry and PhysicsHydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) are powerful anthropogenic greenhouse gases (GHGs) with high global-warming potentials (GWPs). They have been widely used as refrigerants, insulation foam-blowing agents, aerosol propellants, and fire suppression agents.
H. Choi +11 more
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The Scientific World Journal, 2014 Fluorine is the world’s 13th most abundant element and constitutes 0.08% of the Earth crust. It has the highest electronegativity of all elements. Fluoride is widely distributed in the environment, occurring in the air, soils, rocks, and water.
Stephen Peckham, Niyi Awofeso
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