Aussie · Hair Spray
Aussie Aussome Volume Hair Spray
Limited PFAS risk in typical hair spray formula, but brand discloses nothing.
Hair sprays rarely contain PFAS, though some legacy formulations or propellants may contain fluorinated compounds. Aussie provides no PFAS disclosure; verify ingredients if concerned.
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Aerosol propellant, alcohols, resins, polymers
Brand disclosure
Brand is silent on PFAS
Lab data
No public lab test
Why this grade
Safe base material
Made from a material with no inherent PFAS use (ceramic, mineral, or natural fiber).
Category baseline
cosmetics is a category where PFAS exposure is more common.
No PFAS disclosure
No public statement about PFAS in this product.
The full breakdown
What it's made of and why it matters
Aussie Aussome Volume is a pressurized aerosol containing alcohol (typically ethanol or isopropanol as solvent), film-forming resins and polymers (to hold hair style), and a propellant gas. The propellant in modern aerosols is typically hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) or hydrofluoroolefin (HFO), not chlorofluorocarbon (CFC). This formulation is designed to dry quickly on hair and coat fibers without permanent chemical bonding, meaning it washes out with water. The alcohol content (usually 50-80%) is the primary active ingredient and poses minimal skin hazard at typical spray exposure levels.
The brand's record and disclosure
Aussie (owned by Clorox subsidiary) does not publicly disclose detailed ingredient sourcing, solvent origin, or third-party safety testing results for this product beyond FDA/regulatory compliance. The brand has no widely documented recalls specific to Aussome Volume or similar hair sprays. No certifications (organic, cruelty-free, clean beauty) are claimed. Clorox has faced historical scrutiny on environmental practices but hair care products are not a primary area of documented controversy for the parent company.
How it compares in its category
Standard aerosol hair sprays across brands (Tresemmé, Got2b, TRESemmé, Pantene) share identical chemistry and regulatory standing. Some premium or 'clean' brands (like Briogeo, Cantu) market alcohol-free or reduced-solvent formulas, which eliminate flammability risk but may perform differently. Aussie Aussome occupies the mass-market middle tier: no transparency advantage over competitors, but no known safety disadvantage either. Price and performance, not safety differentiation, are the primary market factors here.
If you buy it
Use in well-ventilated spaces, away from heat sources and open flame (alcohol and propellant are flammable). Spray at arm's length to avoid inhalation concentration; brief exposures during typical styling are not linked to systemic toxicity. Do not puncture or incinerate the can. Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight. Discontinue if scalp irritation or allergic contact dermatitis develops; rinse thoroughly with water. No special replacement schedule exists unless can is damaged or aerosol performance diminishes.
Beyond PFAS: other things we checked
Established hazard classes for this product type, assessed from public information. These never change the PFAS grade; a Likely flag caps the Verdict at “Buy with care.”
Inhalation of solvent vapors (ethanol/isopropanol)
High alcohol content (50-80%) creates volatile organic compounds that can accumulate in poorly ventilated spaces. Single-use exposure during hair styling is below threshold for acute toxicity; chronic occupational inhalation (salon workers) is the documented risk population, not consumers.
Flammability of aerosol contents
Propellant and alcohol are combustible. Standard warning on can reflects real hazard near open flame or heat sources. This is a use-error risk, not a manufacturing or formulation defect specific to Aussie.
Allergic contact dermatitis from fragrance or resin components
Hair sprays contain synthetic fragrances and polymeric resins that can trigger contact sensitization in susceptible individuals (atopic dermatitis, fragrance sensitivity). No specific prevalence data for Aussie Aussome; risk is consistent across category.
Scalp or eye irritation from direct spray contact
Alcohol and resins can sting eyes and irritate inflamed or damaged scalp if applied directly rather than to finished style. Not a formulation defect; improper application technique.
Propellant gas (HFC/HFO) as respiratory irritant at high concentration
Modern HFO propellants have low inhalation toxicity. No acute poisoning cases on record for consumer use of branded hair sprays. Only theoretical risk if inhaled deliberately or in extreme ventilation failure.
What we don’t know
This grade is a model-based estimate from public materials, coatings, and brand disclosure at 62% confidence. It is not a lab result.
No independent PFAS lab test is on record for this exact product. A lab test could move the score in either direction.
The brand has not made a specific, verifiable PFAS-free statement, so part of this score reflects that missing disclosure rather than a confirmed material.
Formulations and coatings change between production runs. Always check the current label before buying.
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