When ordering aerosol products, try to select those which contain the least hazardous or environmentally detrimental materials. For example, purchase aerosol products that use nitrogen as the propellant instead of hydrocarbons. Proper storage facilities should be provided for all materials and products. Storage facilities should be designed to keep products free of dirt, moist, excessive heat and cold, and exposure to sunlight. These practices increase the useful shelf-life of a product and the ability to utilize all that the can contains.
Improper storage can also lead to product labels being damaged or lost.
If a product cannot be identified, then it has to be disposed of as waste. When aerosol containers are not in use, their protective caps should be replaced. Replacement of the cap helps avoid contamination and rusting of the container top. Other benefits include ease of container identification, ability to stack containers and minimize storage space, and reduced likelihood of nozzle damage. When a nozzle is damaged, the aerosol container must often be discarded.