D10.33 - Aerosol Products

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method provides information for the establishment of quality control procedures on filling lines.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the effective crimping on outside crimped valves within the wide parameters of containers and valves available.
1.2 The test methods appear in the following order:
   Sections  Optical Comparator Test Method4 to 7  Caliper Test Method8 to 12
1.3 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. No other units of measurement are included in this standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is a rapid technique for quality control, formula development, etc., where speed is necessary and a high degree of accuracy is not essential.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers rapid pressure determination for pressurized products.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method affords a more rapid answer to the ever-present problem of mass loss during storage. It is of particular value in determining the effectiveness of valve stake and clinch seal elastomers in contact with new formulations. This test method may also be used to evaluate new valves with standard mixtures.
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1.1 This test method covers the determination of approximate mass loss due to valve seepage rate of aerosol products by the collection and measurement of gases seeping through the valve and into a special eudiometer tube, over a relatively short time period.
1.2 It can be shown that the average refrigeration-filled aerosol product seeps to the extent of approximately 3.0 mL when the corresponding mass loss is 0.10 oz (2.9 cm3)/year. This figure is partially based on air content and is subject to variations according to filling conditions. This test method is not considered dependable when applied to pressure-filled, unpurged aerosol products.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ABSTRACT
This guide establishes the dimensional guidelines for U.S. three-piece steel and tin-plate aerosol cans of straight-wall and necked-in designs. It is the purpose of this guide to provide a listing of currently manufactured aerosol can sizes as well as industry voluntary dimensional guidelines. Presented here are the sales code diameter and height of straight-wall and necked-in three-piece aerosol cans. Also provided here are the straight-wall aerosol can heights and curl dimensions, comparable information for necked-in aerosol cans, and the dimensions of top end and body which are critical for overcap fit. The tolerances established for these dimensions allow for can manufacturing and filling process variations.
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1.1 In the interest of uniformity and quality, the aerosol industry has developed dimensional guidelines which are suggested for U.S. three-piece steel and tin-plate aerosol cans of straight-wall and necked-in design. Domestic can makers uniformly agreed to comply with these guidelines and were instrumental in their development. A series of standard methods and gages were also developed to uniformly determine specific dimensions. The tolerances established for these dimensions allow for can manufacturing and filling process variations.
1.2 It is the purpose of this guide to provide a listing of currently manufactured aerosol can sizes as well as industry voluntary dimensional guidelines.
1.3 Table 1 and Table 2 present the sales code diameter and height of straight-wall and necked-in three-piece aerosol cans. The units in parentheses are in SI format, an alternate reference using dimensions suggested by the Metric Working Group of the Can Makers Institute. They are based on International Organization for Standardization (ISO) inside diameters to the nearest whole millimetre. Can heights are based on heights over the double seam (CSMA Dimension D) converted to the nearest whole millimetre.  
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
TABLE 1 Sales Code Height for Various Diameters of
Straight-Wall Aerosol Cans (SI)   202 (52 mm) by207.5 (60 mm) by211 (65 mm) by300 (73 mm) by 214 ( 73)509 (141)413 (122)709 (192) 306 ( 85)605 (160)600 (152) 314 ( 98)701 (179)604 (158) 406 (111)703 (182)612 (171) 505 (134)708 (190)713 (198) 509 (141)713 (198)908 (241) 700 (177) 708 (190)
TABLE 2 Sales Code Height for Various Diameters of Necked-In Aerosol Cans (SI)   111/112 by
(45 mm)200/202 by
(52 mm)202/205 by
(57 mm)207.5/211 by
(65 mm)211/214 by
(70 mm) 214 ( 73)214 ( 73)410 (117)413 (122) 315 (100) 312 ( 95)314 ( 98)604 (158)604 (158) 413 (122) 410 (117)406 (111)608 (165)612 (171) 714 (200) 508 (139)509 (141)701 (179)713 (198) 804 (209) 608 (165)514 (149)704 (184)1006 (263) 700 (177)710 (193) 708 (190)802 (206) 803 (207)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Aerosol products are subjected to storage tests to ascertain the shelf-life of the complete package, and to evaluate the degree of suitability of the valve and container components for their intended uses.  
It is impractical to promulgate a standard procedure for conducting storage tests, since variations will be necessitated by differences in the ultimate objective (for example, the primary interest of one test may be concerned with container suitability or shelf-life of a new product in an existing package, while another test may be concerned with valve evaluation).  
It follows that storage testing must be flexible enough to accommodate the small procedural changes required. Thus, this recommended practice will only set forth those principles to be observed in establishing a definite procedure, in order to allow the individual operator the prerogative of adapting these to satisfy his particular requirements.
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1.1 This practice covers the storage testing of aerosol products.
1.2 There are two major types of storage tests that may be performed on aerosol products:
1.2.1 Live Storage Tests, where the valves are actuated and the determinations are made at relatively frequent intervals (the purpose being to simulate consumer use of aerosol dispensers), and
1.2.2 Dead Storage Tests, performed to simulate warehouse storage conditions when shelf-life information is sought.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary statements, see Section 4.

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1.1 The terms found in this terminology relate to the nomenclature used in the aerosol industry.

ABSTRACT
This practice covers the procedures for filling low-pressure pressurized products in laboratory research and experimental work and in commercial refrigeration and pressure filling. Propellants and chemicals should be properly stored and handled. Care should be taken when handling sealing machinery such as crimpers and seamers and aerosol containers. Safety equipment should be installed and all basic and additional safety precautions should be properly disseminated and observed.
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1.1 This practice covers the filling of low-pressure pressurized products, either in the laboratory or in production.
1.2 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary statements, see Section 2.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Using dip tubes of the correct length is helpful by enabling the user to discharge essentially all the product from the dispenser, preventing the tube from becoming jammed into an incorrect position as a result of gassing, preventing the (non-dimpled) valve cup from excessively protruding from the can plug and perhaps causing production problems at the crimper or gasser/crimper, and preventing the tube from bottoming on the flat base of some aluminum cans in such a way that a seal is made that will act to limit or stop the entry of product into the tube when the valve is actuated.
Dip tubes that extend fully to the bottom of the dispenser, without excessive distortion, can also aid in retaining their connection to the valve body tailpiece, which may be important if the aerosol content exerts a very significant swelling action upon the dip tube plastic.
The choice of A-D dimension is influenced by a number of factors. These factors include:
Tube curvature, which may vary considerably between tubes.
Variation of valve cup and valve cup gasket thickness.
Elevation or suppression of the valve pedestal (thus top end of the dip tube) upon crimping.
Elevation of valve pedestal during hot-tanking, only partly diminished upon subsequent cooling.
Swelling (or shrinking) action of the product on the dip tube.
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1.1 This practice covers the rapid determination of the A-D dimension defined as the centerline dimension from the top plane of the valve mounting cup curl to the far end of the dip tube. See Fig. 1.
1.2 This practice is limited to valves with 1-in. (25.4-mm) mounting cups.
1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method may be used to establish performance specifications.
This test method may be used to establish quality control assessment.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the evaluation of the force required to remove the hood and the actuator from a mechanical dispensing pump.
This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to consult and establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
These test methods were developed so that the Open Drum Test could be abandoned as a meaningful guide in establishing flammability hazards.
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1.1 These test methods cover the determination of flammability hazards for aerosol products.
1.2 These test methods appear in the following order: SectionFlame Projection Test4 to 7Closed Drum Test8 to 10
1.3 This standard should be used to measure and describe the properties of materials, products, or assemblies in response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions and should not be used to describe or appraise the fire hazard or fire risk of materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions. However, results of this test may be used as elements of a fire risk assessment which takes into account all of the factors which are pertinent to an assessment of the fire hazard of a particular end use.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method provides information for the establishment of quality control procedures on filling lines.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the effective crimping on outside crimped valves within the wide parameters of containers and valves available.
1.2 The test methods appear in the following order: SectionsOptical Comparator Test Method4 to 7Caliper Test Method8 to 12
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method identifies the compatibility of the mechanical pump dispenser components with consumer-type products.
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1.1 This test method covers testing of the components of mechanical pump dispensers (spray or flow types) for compatibility with consumer-type products.
1.2 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method can be used to visually compare priming characteristics of different pump dispensers and different products.
This test method is suitable for establishing specifications for both the pump dispenser and the final package.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the number of actuations required to prime a pump dispenser (spray and flow types) with a consumer-type product.
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 the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method may be used to establish performance specifications.
This test method may be used as a quality control assessment.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of the force necessary to separate the dip tube from the body of a mechanical pump dispenser.
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 the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is a rapid technique for quality control, formula development, etc., where speed is necessary and a high degree of accuracy is not essential.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers rapid pressure determination for pressurized products.  
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.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is to be used to determine the length of a dip tube of a mechanical pump dispenser that extends to the bottom-corner of a container.
This test method is to be used to determine the length of a dip tube of a mechanical pump dispenser that extends to the bottom-center of a container.
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1.1 This test method covers the determination technique for a dip tube of a mechanical pump dispenser.
1.2 The values stated in both inch pound and SI units are to be regarded separately as the standard.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is to be used to measure the length of a specified dip tube from the bottom of the sealing surface to the end of the dip tube in a mechanical pump dispenser.
This test method is to be used to measure the exposed length of a specified dip tube of a mechanical pump dispenser.
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1.1 This test method covers the measurement technique for a dip tube of a mechanical pump dispenser.
1.2 The values stated in both inch-pound and SI units are to be regarded separately as the standard.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method can be used to compare the output per stroke of different pump dispensers for the purpose of establishing dosage and use instructions for products of consumer usage.
This test method is suitable for establishing specifications for both the pump dispenser and the final package.
SCOPE
1.1 These test methods cover the measurement of the mean quantity-by-weight of liquids dispensed from a mechanical pump dispenser (spray or flow type) with a consumer-type product on each actuation.
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 the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method affords a more rapid answer to the ever-present problem of mass loss during storage. It is of particular value in determining the effectiveness of valve stake and clinch seal elastomers in contact with new formulations. This test method may also be used to evaluate new valves with standard mixtures.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of approximate mass loss due to valve seepage rate of aerosol products by the collection and measurement of gases seeping through the valve and into a special eudiometer tube, over a relatively short time period.  
1.2 It can be shown that the average refrigeration-filled aerosol product seeps to the extent of approximately 3.0 mL when the corresponding mass loss is 0.10 oz (2.9 cm2)/year. This figure is partially based on air content and is subject to variations according to filling conditions. This test method is not considered dependable when applied to pressure-filled, unpurged aerosol products.  
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This practice can be used to compare spray patterns of different pump dispensers and of different products.
Spray patterns from pump dispensers will vary greatly with the design of the actuator and the nature of the liquid. Liquids with differing physical properties will not necessarily yield the same spray pattern when sprayed from the same actuator. Likewise, actuators of different designs will yield spray patterns distinct from each other when the same liquid is used.
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1.1 This test method covers the determination of spray patterns from pump dispensers.
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 the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ABSTRACT
This test method covers the procedures for determining the peak force-to-actuate of a mechanical pump dispenser. The apparatus required to perform the tests include a motorized compression tester or custom force-to-action machine, a device that can display the resulting force, and a means to rigidly hold the mechanical pump dispenser during testing. Appropriate machine operating and substance handling should be taken and calibration should be performed on the equipment before testing the clean, dry, and unused pump dispensers.
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1.1 This test method covers the determination of the peak force-to-actuate, sometimes called force-to-actuate (FTA), of a mechanical pump dispenser.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine in the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 5.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
This test method is applicable to all products packaged in prepressurized containers, and is rapid and reproducible.
Actual usage dispensing conditions are simulated in the test.
This test method is such that any slight variance in valves and actuators are overcome, and the final equilibrium pressure in the container is correlated to the amount of product dispensed.
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1.1 This test method covers the determination of pressure drop rate of compressed gas-propelled products.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Delivery rate tests assist in evaluating one aspect of valve performance, and are considered as a prerequisite to both biological and storage testing.
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1.1 This test method covers the determination of delivery rate of aerosol products.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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1.1 This test method covers the determination of the number of actuations required to prime a pump dispenser (spray and flow types) with a consumer-type product.
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 the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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1.1 These test methods cover the measurement of the mean quantity-by-weight of liquids dispensed from a mechanical pump dispenser (spray or flow type) with a consumer-type product on each actuation.
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 the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.3 Warning: Appropriate handling considerations should be given to flammable, toxic, caustic, or other hazardous materials used in these determinations.

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1.1 This test method covers the determination of the basic storage stability of a mechanical pump dispenser with a consumer-type product.
1.2 This test method covers an evaluation of the weight lost during storage of mechanical pump dispensers (spray or flow types) with a consumer-type product.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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1.1 The terms found in this terminology relate to the nomenclature used in the packaging industry.
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 the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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1.1 These test methods cover the determination of flammability hazards for aerosol products.
1.2 These test methods appear in the following order: SectionFlame Projection Test4 to 7Closed Drum Test8 to 10
1.3 This standard should be used to measure and describe the properties of materials, products, or assemblies in response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions and should not be used to describe or appraise the fire hazard or fire risk of materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions. However, results of this test may be used as elements of a fire risk assessment which takes into account all of the factors which are pertinent to an assessment of the fire hazard of a particular end use.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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1.1 These test methods cover the determination of flammability hazards for aerosol products.
1.2 These test methods appear in the following order: SectionFlame Projection Test4 to 7Closed Drum Test8 to 10
1.3 This standard should be used to measure and describe the properties of materials, products, or assemblies in response to heat and flame under controlled laboratory conditions and should not be used to describe or appraise the fire hazard or fire risk of materials, products, or assemblies under actual fire conditions. However, results of this test may be used as elements of a fire risk assessment which takes into account all of the factors which are pertinent to an assessment of the fire hazard of a particular end use.
1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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1.1 This test method covers the determination of the basic functional stability of a mechanical pump dispenser with a consumer-type product.
1.2 This test method covers accelerated usage evaluations of mechanical pump dispensers (spray or flow types) with a consumer-type product.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautions are given in Section 5.

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1.1 This test method covers rapid pressure determination for pressurized products.  
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.

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1.1 These test methods cover the effective crimping on outside crimped valves within the wide parameters of containers and valves available.
1.2 The test methods appear in the following order: SectionsOptical Comparator Test Method4 to 7Caliper Test Method8 to 12
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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1.1 This test method covers the determination of approximate mass loss due to valve seepage rate of aerosol products by the collection and measurement of gases seeping through the valve and into a special eudiometer tube, over a relatively short time period.  
1.2 It can be shown that the average refrigeration-filled aerosol product seeps to the extent of approximately 3.0 mL when the corresponding mass loss is 0.10 oz (2.9 cm2)/year. This figure is partially based on air content and is subject to variations according to filling conditions. This test method is not considered dependable when applied to pressure-filled, unpurged aerosol products.  
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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1.1 This test method covers the determination of the peak force-to-actuate, sometimes called force-to-actuate (FTA), of a mechanical pump dispenser.  
1.2 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as the standard. The inch-pound units given in parentheses are for information only.
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine in the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Specific precautionary statements are given in Section 5.

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1.1 This test method covers the determination technique for a dip tube of a mechanical pump dispenser.
1.2 The values stated in both inch pound and SI units are to be regarded separately as the standard.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the measurement technique for a dip tube of a mechanical pump dispenser.
1.2 The values stated in both inch-pound and SI units are to be regarded separately as the standard.
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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1.1 This specification covers tin-plate fabricated aerosol cans.

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1.1 This test method covers the determination of the force necessary to separate the dip tube from the body of a mechanical pump dispenser.
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 the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers testing of the components of mechanical pump dispensers (spray or flow types) for compatibility with consumer-type products.
1.2 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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1.1 This test method covers the evaluation of the force required to remove the hood and the actuator from a mechanical dispensing pump.
1.2 This standard may involve hazardous materials, operations, and equipment. This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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1.1 This test method covers the determination of pressure drop rate of compressed gas-propelled products.
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 the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of delivery rate of aerosol products.  
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 the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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1.1 This test method covers the determination of spray patterns from pump dispensers.
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 the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

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1.1 The terms found in this terminology relate to the nomenclature used in the aerosol industry.

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
Using dip tubes of the correct length is helpful by enabling the user to discharge essentially all the product from the dispenser, preventing the tube from becoming jammed into an incorrect position as a result of gassing, preventing the (non-dimpled) valve cup from excessively protruding from the can plug and perhaps causing production problems at the crimper or gasser/crimper, and preventing the tube from bottoming on the flat base of some aluminum cans in such a way that a seal is made that will act to limit or stop the entry of product into the tube when the valve is actuated.
Dip tubes that extend fully to the bottom of the dispenser, without excessive distortion, can also aid in retaining their connection to the valve body tailpiece, which may be important if the aerosol content exerts a very significant swelling action upon the dip tube plastic.
The choice of A-D dimension is influenced by a number of factors. These factors include:
2.3.1 Tube curvature, which may vary considerably between tubes.
2.3.2 Variation of valve cup and valve cup gasket thickness.
2.3.3 Elevation or suppression of the valve pedestal (thus top end of the dip tube) upon crimping.
2.3.4 Elevation of valve pedestal during hot-tanking, only partly diminished upon subsequent cooling.
2.3.5 Swelling (or shrinking) action of the product on the dip tube.
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1.1 This practice covers the rapid determination of the A-D dimension defined as the centerline dimension from the top plane of the valve mounting cup curl to the far end of the dip tube. See Fig. 1.  
1.2 This practice is limited to valves with 1 in. (25.4mm) mounting cups.

ABSTRACT
This guide establishes the dimensional guidelines for U.S. three-piece steel and tin-plate aerosol cans of straight-wall and necked-in designs. It is the purpose of this guide to provide a listing of currently manufactured aerosol can sizes as well as industry voluntary dimensional guidelines. Presented here are the sales code diameter and height of straight-wall and necked-in three-piece aerosol cans. Also provided here are the straight-wall aerosol can heights and curl dimensions, comparable information for necked-in aerosol cans, and the dimensions of top end and body which are critical for overcap fit. The tolerances established for these dimensions allow for can manufacturing and filling process variations.
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1.1 In the interest of uniformity and quality, the aerosol industry has developed dimensional guidelines which are suggested for U.S. three-piece steel and tin-plate aerosol cans of straight-wall and necked-in design. Domestic can makers uniformly agreed to comply with these guidelines and were instrumental in their development. A series of standard methods and gages were also developed to uniformly determine specific dimensions. The tolerances established for these dimensions allow for can manufacturing and filling process variations.
1.2 It is the purpose of this guide to provide a listing of currently manufactured aerosol can sizes as well as industry voluntary dimensional guidelines.
1.3 and present the sales code diameter and height of straight-wall and necked-in three-piece aerosol cans. The units in parentheses are in SI format, an alternate reference using dimensions suggested by the Metric Working Group of the Can Makers Institute. They are based on International Organization for Standardization (ISO) inside diameters to the nearest whole millimetre. Can heights are based on heights over the double seam (CSMA Dimension D) converted to the nearest whole millimetre.

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1.1 This test method covers the determination of spray patterns from pump dispensers.
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 the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the storage testing of aerosol products.  
1.2 There are two major types of storage tests that may be performed on aerosol products:  
1.2.1 Live Storage Tests, where the valves are actuated and the determinations are made at relatively frequent intervals (the purpose being to simulate consumer use of aerosol dispensers), and  
1.2.2 Dead Storage Tests, performed to simulate warehouse storage conditions when shelf-life information is sought.  
1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary statements, see Section 4.

SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers the filling of low-pressure pressurized products, either in the laboratory or in production.  
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 the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precautionary statements, see Section 2.