The Ziegler era had its successes. Cricket disposable lighters were brought on through the Dupont firm and did well. Soft & Dri antiperspirant joined Right Guard, expanding Gillette’s position in the deodorant market. However, the belief that aerosols destroy the ozone layer caused sales of spray versions of these products (along with all other brands of spray) to plummet suddenly, creating a crisis in these segments. Meanwhile, Gillette’s Trac II razor was a great success, and the razor segment continued its dominace. Earnings per share rose to $2.83 in 1974 but slipped again the next year.