Aerosol Product - Definition

The CSMA defines an aerosol product as follows:

• "A self-pressurized packaging form, consisting of a metal, glass or plastic container with a permanently attached continuous or metering valve, and designed to dispense products as sprays, streams, gels, foams, lotions or gases. Sizes range from about 0.1 fluid ounce (2.8 mL) to 33.8 fluid ounces (1 liter). (Note: The scientific term "aerosol" refers to small particles of a liquid or solid suspended in gas.)"

Aerosol Cans are Recyclable

Approximately 90% of aerosol cans are made of tinplated steel, about 10% are made of aluminum. Both types of cans are recyclable. A new steel container is made from more than 25 percent recycled steel.

A Brief History of the Aerosol Package

The first aerosol package was developed during World War II. The first products were insecticides used to protect US servicemen from disease carrying insects. After the war, aerosols were adapted for a wide range of consumer and commercial products.

Our thanks to CAPCO and the CSMA for providing us with the above diagram.
Be sure to visit the CAPCO and CSMA Web sites for more information.