Describes means of controlling hazards at each stage of manufacturing, transporting, selling and disposal of waste from aerosol products and propellants.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

1.1 Definition of an Aerosol
1.2 Pressure Release of Products
1.3 Manufacturing Steps
1.4 General

2. Transportation, Storage and Use of Propellants

2.1 General
2.2 Hydrocarbon Propellants
2.2.1 General
2.2.2 Unodorised Hydrocarbon Propellants
2.2.3 Tanks to be Painted White
2.2.4 Isolation Distances
2.2.5 Fencing of Propellant Storage Areas
2.2.6 Electrical Earthing and Bonding
2.2.7 Safety Valves on Tanks and Pipelines
2.2.8 Propellant Leaks
2.2.9 Water Spray Protection
2.2.10 Additional Fire Control Considerations
2.2.11 Toxicity of Hydrocarbon Propellants
2.2.12 Miscellaneous Considerations
2.3 Chlorofluorocarbon Propellants
2.3.2 Some Properties of Chlorofluorocarbons
2.3.3 Propellant Leaks
2.3.4 Toxicity of Chlorofluorocarbons

3. Product Concentrate Manufacture

3.1 The Manufacturing Area
3.2 Formulating Operations

4. Aerosol Filling

4.1 Filling Area
4.2 Concentrate Filling
4.3 Valve Insertion and Crimping
4.4 Propellant Filling Operations
4.5 Hydrocarbon Propellant Filling

5. Disposal of Aerosols

5.1 Rejected Aerosol Cans
5.2 Waste Collection

6. Weight and Pressure Checking

6.1 Check Weighing
6.2 Use of Pressure Gauges
6.3 Water Bath Pressure Testinq

APPENDIX 1 Protective Clothing and Equipment
APPENDIX 2 Pertinent Legislation