ASTM D3063-94

Standard Test Method for Pressure in Glass Aerosol Bottles (Withdrawn 2000)

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of pressure in glass aerosol bottles.  
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of whoever uses this standard to consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

General Information

• Status: Withdrawn
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-1993
• Withdrawal Date: 09-Oct-2000
• ICS: 55.130 - Aerosol containers
• Technical Committee: D10 - Packaging

Standards Content (Sample)

NOTICE: This standard has either been superseded and replaced by a new version or
withdrawn. Contact ASTM International (www.astm.org) for the latest information.
Designation: D 3063 – 94
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Reprinted from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Copyright ASTM
Standard Test Method for
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Pressure in Glass Aerosol Bottles
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 3063; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope temperature control with a maximum temperature variation of
60.5°F (60.25°C). Stirring should be provided to maintain a
1.1 This test method covers the determination of pressure in
uniform temperature. The bath should have sufficient capacity
glass aerosol bottles.
for both glass bottles and metal containers (see Methods
1.2 This standard does not purport to address all of the
D 3074).
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
4.2 Thermometer, 12F, conforming to Specification E 1, or
responsibility of whoever uses this standard to consult and
equivalent accurate thermometer with 0.5°F (0.25°C) gradua-
establish appropriate safety and health practices and deter-
tions.
mine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
4.3 Pressure Gage, with a range from 0 to 200 psi (0 to 1.37
2. Referenced Documents
MPa). The gages used for metal aerosol containers are also
2.1 ASTM Standards:
satisfactory for glass aerosol bottles. In some instances, it may
D 3060 Test Method for Pressure Drop Rate of Compressed
be desirable to use a gage with a smaller range to obtain greater
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Gas-Propelled Products
accuracy.
D 3074 Test Methods for Pressure in Metal Aerosol Con-
4.4 Pressure Gage Assembly (Fig. 1), equipped with two
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tainers
valves. The prepressurizing valve (a) may be used either for
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E 1 Specification for ASTM Thermometers
prepressurizing the gage, or as an outlet for reducing the
pressure in the gage. The gage valve (b) separates the aerosol
3. Significance and Use
container from the gage assembly.
3.1 Aerosols packaged in containers with a capacity of 4 oz
4.4.1 Two types of adapters are suitable for making a
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(116 cm ) or less are exempt from the pressure regulations of
connection with the valve stem as follows:
the Department of Transportation (DOT). Since most glass
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4.4.1.1 The tapered adapter (Fig. 1) achieves a gastight
aerosol bottles have a capacity of 4 oz or less, they have no
connection by insertion in the valve stem bore.
pressure restrictions, and therefore there is no reason to
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4.4.1.2 The second type of adapter forms a seal around the
measure the pressure at 130°F (54°C). However, for safety
top of the valve stem by means of a gasket.
reasons, the aerosol industry has generally limited the pressure
4.5 Safety Shield, transparent.
in coated glass bottles to 25 psi (172 kPa) at 70°F (21°C), and
4.6 Gloves, heavy leather.
in uncoated bottles to 15 psi (103 kPa).
3.2 If aerosol products are packaged in glass containers
5. Reagents
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larger than 4 oz (116 cm ), the pressure must not exceed 25 psi
5.1 Inert gases are necessary for prepressurizing the gage.
(172 kPa) at 70°F (21°C). Otherwise, a special permit must be
The following are commonly used:
obtained because there is no provision in the DOT regulations
5.1.1 Compressed Air.
for glass aerosol bottles where the capacity of the bottle is
5.1.2 Nitrogen (N ).
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larger than 4 oz, and the pressure exceeds 25 psi at 70°F.
3.3 For the preceding reasons, it is necessary to have an
6. Sampling
accurate test method for measuring the pressure in glass
6.1 Samples shall be selected from production or laboratory.
aerosol bottles at 70°F (21°C). In addition, this test method
should be suitable for quality control.
7. Preparation of Apparatus
7.1 Attach the hose from the compressed gas supply to the
4. Apparatus
prepressurizing valve and allow a slow stream of gas to flow
4.1 Water Bath, constant-temperature, having an automatic
through the apparatus, to make certain that the apparatus is not
clogged at any point.
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This test method is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-10 on
Packaging and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D10.32 on Consumer
Packages. Originally developed by the Chemical Specialties Manufacturers Assn.
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Current edition approved Nov. 15, 1994. Published January 1995. Originally A tapered adapter available from Modern Machine Shop, 123 N. Hazel St.,
published as D 3063 – 72. Last previous edition D 3063 – 79 (1984). Danville, IL 61832, has been found satisfactory for this test method.
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Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 15.09. An adapter available from Builders Sheet Metal Works, Inc., Model D CBA-6,
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Annual Book of ASTM Standard
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