Will Aerosol Cans Explode If Frozen?

Aerosol cans, such as those that contain hairspray or spray paint, shouldn't be kept in extremely cold conditions. ... Cold can make the cans crack or even explode.

Does it hurt aerosol cans to freeze?

Aerosol Cans

Spray paints, aerosol spray cleaners, or air fresheners may freeze but are just fine once returned to room temperature. And there's no risk of these cans exploding when exposed to extreme temps.

How cold can an aerosol can get?

It works like this: Pressurized gas in a can cools rapidly when it's sprayed. At the same time, propellants used to push out the gas have low boiling points. That means the temperature can drop rapidly, from a cozy 69 degrees Fahrenheit to a frigid 5 degrees Fahrenheit within 5 seconds.