Method and apparatus for homogenizing aerosol formulations

A closed apparatus for homogenizing a mixture containing at least one low-boiling chlorofluorocarbon component, comprising:

• a reaction vessel;
• a homogenizer disposed in fluid communication with said reaction vessel, said homogenizer comprising an interaction chamber and an intensifier pump, said interaction chamber comprising a stream splitter and an impaction chamber adapted to recombine streams of said mixture split by said stream splitter, said intensifier pump comprising a pumping mechanism adapted to propel said stream through said interaction chamber to homogenize said mixture upon said recombination of said stream;
• a fluid conduit disposed between said reaction vessel and said homogenizer forming a closed apparatus therebetween;
• and a second pump disposed in parallel with said interaction chamber, said second pump disposed in closed fluid communication with said closed apparatus via a first valve and a second valve, said first valve disposed on an inlet side of said interaction chamber, said second valve disposed on an outlet side of said interaction chamber, wherein said second pump disposed parallel with said interaction chamber provides a path for the mixture to by-pass said interaction chamber.