AS 2278.1-2008

Table of Contents

1 -  AS 2278.1-2008 AEROSOL CONTAINERS - METAL AEROSOL DISPENSERS OF CAPACITY 50 ML TO 1000 ML INCLUSIVE
4 -  PREFACE
5 -  CONTENTS
6 -  SECTION 1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
6 -  1.1 SCOPE
6 -  1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
6 -  1.3 DEFINITIONS
6 -  1.3.1 Aerosol dispenser
6 -  1.3.2 Bursting pressure
6 -  1.3.3 Flammable
6 -  1.3.4 Net capacity
6 -  1.3.5 Product
6 -  1.3.6 Test conditions
7 -  1.3.7 Test pressure
7 -  1.3.8 Volume of liquid phase
7 -  1.4 MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION
7 -  1.5 MARKING OF EMPTY AEROSOL DISPENSER PACKAGING
8 -  SECTION 2 TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR EMPTY AEROSOL DISPENSERS
8 -  2.1 SAMPLING METHODOLOGY
8 -  2.2 HYDRAULIC TEST
8 -  2.3 BURSTING TEST
9 -  SECTION 3 TEST REQUIREMENTS FOR FILLED AEROSOL DISPENSERS
9 -  3.1 COMPATIBILITY WITH CONTENTS
9 -  3.2 INADVERTENT DISCHARGE
9 -  3.3 MAXIMUM VOLUME
9 -  3.4 MAXIMUM PRESSURE
9 -  3.5 LEAK-PROOFNESS TEST
9 -  3.5.1 General
9 -  3.5.2 Test methodology
9 -  3.5.3 Heat-sensitive products
9 -  3.5.4 Food products
10 -  SECTION 4 LABELLING OF AEROSOL DISPENSERS
10 -  4.1 REQUIREMENTS
10 -  4.2 CONSUMER SAFETY ADVICE
10 -  4.3 FLAMMABLE WARNING
12 -  4.4 LEGIBILITY
12 -  4.5 PRODUCT TRACEABILITY

Abstract

Specifies requirements for materials, construction, filling, performance, testing and marking for metal dispensers from 50 mL to 1000 mL, maximum net capacity, pressurized by liquefied, dissolved or compressed gasses.

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for materials, construction, filling, performance testing and marking for metal aerosol dispensers from 50 mL to 1000 mL maximum net capacity, pressurized by liquefied, dissolved or compressed propellant gases.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Pending Revision indicates that as a result of the Aged Standards review process, the document needs updating. If no project proposal, meeting the quality criteria, is received within the 12 month timeframe, the document shall be withdrawn.
Pages
ISBN
Committee	PK-013
Supersedes	DR 06688 AS 2278-2000