The Aerosol Dispensers Regulations 2009

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6.3.2.3.2.—(a) a minimum of 3 full aerosol dispensers per product shall be conditioned to 20 °C ± 1 °C in a water bath with at least 95 % of the dispenser immersed in the water for at least 30 min (if the aerosol is fully immersed, 30 min conditioning is sufficient);

(b)measure or calculate the actual volume of the drum in dm3;

(c)comply with general requirements; record the temperature and relative humidity of the environment;

(d)determine the internal pressure and initial discharge rate at 20 °C ± 1 °C (to eliminate faulty or partly filled aerosol dispensers);

(e)weigh one of the aerosol dispensers and note its mass;

(f)light the candle and apply the closure system (cover or plastic film);

(g)place the aerosol dispenser actuator orifice 35 mm or closer for a wide spray product, from the centre of the entrance hole in the drum; start the chronometer (stopwatch) and following the instructions for use of the product; direct the spray towards the centre of the opposite extremity (cover or plastic film); the aerosol shall be tested in the position it is designed to be used, e.g. upright or inverted;

(h)spray until ignition occurs; stop the chronometer and note the time elapsed; re-weigh the aerosol dispenser and note its mass;

(i)ventilate and clean the drum removing any residue likely to affect subsequent tests; allow the drum to cool if necessary;

(j)repeat the test procedure steps (d) to (i) for another two aerosol dispensers of the same product (three in total, note: each dispenser is only tested once).]

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