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Aerosols come in many shapes and forms to make our lives easier. From the beauty products we use every day to the convenience of your favorite foods available wherever you go, aerosol produces the highest level of cleanliness and ease of use to consumers. But what ensures aerosols consistently deliver results? Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) […]

In 2014 alone, the international aerosol market was valued at 14.92 billion units and those numbers continue to grow. The significant growth is a result of increasing focus on health and the need for convenience. Worldwide, the personal health segment of aerosols saw the largest market portion of applications followed by household application. Developments by […]

Many people are still unaware of the potential dangers of aerosol sprays. Although they provide many benefits for users and can improve your overall quality of living, aerosol products can cause severe harm that may even result in death to unaware and uneducated individuals who incorrectly use an aerosol can. ACE The Alliance for Consumer […]

As the hot summer months bring back promises of sunny, afternoon outings and cookouts with friends and family, the memories of sunburns, sweaty vacations, and oily skin that makes your makeup run come rushing back as well. Don’t let the weather control how comfortable you feel in your skin this season.  With the rapidly expanding […]

Bag on valve (BOV) is an aerosol packaging system in which a bag is welded to the valve of the aerosol can. The bag is shoved inside the can, and the product is filled into the bag and the propellant is filled into the space between the bag and the can. This technology allows for […]

What is bag on valve aerosol technology? Many people think that “aerosol” refers to the propellant used to push the product out of the valve. However, an aerosol is the suspension of fine solid or liquid particles in a gas. So, “aerosol” actually refers to the product that is dispensed. Traditional aerosol cans mix the […]

Aerosol cans have made the storage and application of a wide variety of products more convenient than ever before. From medicine to cosmetics, aerosols have made life easier. However, as with most products, there are precautions that need to be taken in order to ensure your safety when using aerosols. Here are some things to […]

When traveling, most people need to bring at least one liquid with them. Potentially, that liquid may be in the form of an aerosol. Aerosols are allowed on planes, but only if they are personal care items or toiletries. Things like hairspray, deodorant, shaving cream, perfume, sunscreen, and insect repellent are all considered personal care […]

When talking about aerosol cans, “aerosol” actually refers to the cloud of liquid and gas that comes out of the can. An aerosol is a fine mist of liquids—or many fine solid particles—that are evenly dispersed throughout a gas. Fog, smoke, and steam are all aerosols. About Aerosol Cans Aerosol cans are a mechanism designed […]

In 1974, Dr. F. Sherwood Rowland and Dr. Mario Molina proposed that chlorofluorocarbons (or CFCs) deplete the stratospheric ozone layer. CFCs were used in many household items like refrigerators and air conditioning units. They were also used in aerosol cans as propellants. However, because of Rowland and Molina’s study, many American aerosol manufacturers switched from […]