AS 2278.1-2008

1 - AS 2278.1-2008 AEROSOL CONTAINERS - METAL AEROSOL DISPENSERS OF CAPACITY 50 ML TO 1000 ML INCLUSIVE
4 - PREFACE
5 - CONTENTS
6 - SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 - 1.1 SCOPE
6 - 1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
6 - 1.3 DEFINITIONS
6 - 1.3.1 Aerosol dispenser
6 - 1.3.2 Bursting pressure
6 - 1.3.3 Flammable
6 - 1.3.4 Net capacity
6 - 1.3.5 Product
6 - 1.3.6 Test conditions
7 - 1.3.7 Test pressure
7 - 1.3.8 Volume of liquid phase
7 - 1.4 MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
7 - 1.5 MARKING OF EMPTY AEROSOL DISPENSER PACKAGING
8 - SECTION 2 TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPTY AEROSOL DISPENSERS
8 - 2.1 SAMPLING METHODOLOGY
8 - 2.2 HYDRAULIC TEST
8 - 2.3 BURSTING TEST
9 - SECTION 3 TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR FILLED AEROSOL DISPENSERS
9 - 3.1 COMPATIBILITY WITH CONTENTS
9 - 3.2 INADVERTENT DISCHARGE
9 - 3.3 MAXIMUM VOLUME
9 - 3.4 MAXIMUM PRESSURE
9 - 3.5 LEAK-PROOFNESS TEST
9 - 3.5.1 General
9 - 3.5.2 Test methodology
9 - 3.5.3 Heat-sensitive products
9 - 3.5.4 Food products
10 - SECTION 4 LABELLING OF AEROSOL DISPENSERS
10 - 4.1 REQUIREMENTS
10 - 4.2 CONSUMER SAFETY ADVICE
10 - 4.3 FLAMMABLE WARNING
12 - 4.4 LEGIBILITY
12 - 4.5 PRODUCT TRACEABILITY

Specifies requirements for materials, construction, filling, performance, testing and marking for metal dispensers from 50 mL to 1000 mL, maximum net capacity, pressurized by liquefied, dissolved or compressed gasses.

This Standard specifies requirements for materials, construction, filling, performance testing and marking for metal aerosol dispensers from 50 mL to 1000 mL maximum net capacity, pressurized by liquefied, dissolved or compressed propellant gases.

First published as AS Z42-1967.
Revised and redesignated as AS 2278-1979.
Second edition 1986.
Third edition 2000.
Revised and redesignated as AS 2278.1-2008