The Aerosol Dispensers Regulations 2009

  1. Introductory Text

  2. PART 1 GENERAL

    1. 1.Citation and Commencement

    2. 2.Interpretation

    3. 3.Requirements for the marking of aerosol dispensers

    4. 3A.Power to amend Schedule 1A

  3. PART 2 PROHIBITIONS

    1. 4.Prohibition of sale or supply of unmarked relevant aerosol dispensers

    2. 5.Prohibition of sale or supply of non-compliant marked aerosol dispensers

    3. 5A.Obligations which are met by complying with obligations in the Directive

    4. 5B. Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods

  4. PART 3 SUPPLEMENTARY

    1. 6.Contravention of these Regulations

    2. 7.Amendments

    3. 8.Transitional provision

    4. 9.Review

  5. Signature

    1. SCHEDULE

      Revocations and Amendment

      1. 1.Aerosol Dispensers (EEC Requirements) Regulations 1977

      2. 2.Aerosol Dispensers (EEC Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations 1981

      3. 3.Aerosol Dispensers (EEC Requirements) and the Cosmetic Products (Amendment) Regulations 1985

      4. 4.Aerosol Dispensers (EEC Requirements) (Amendment) Regulations 1996

      5. 5.Legislative and Regulatory Reform (Regulatory Functions) Order 2007

    2. SCHEDULE 1A

      (Annex to the Directive)

      1. 1.DEFINITIONS

      2. 1.0.Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 “ Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 ”...

      3. 1.1.Pressures

      4. 1.2.Test pressure

      5. 1.3.Bursting pressure

      6. 1.4.Total capacity of the container

      7. 1.5.Net capacity

      8. 1.6.Volume of liquid phase

      9. 1.7.Test conditions

      10. 1.7a.Substance

      11. 1.7b.Mixture

      12. 1.8.Flammable contents

      13. 1.9.Flammable aerosols

      14. 1.9.1.Flammable spray aerosols

      15. 1.9.2.Flammable foam aerosols

      16. 1.10.Chemical Heat of Combustion

      17. 2.GENERAL PROVISIONS

      18. 2.1.Construction and equipment

      19. 2.1.1.The filled aerosol dispenser must be such that, under normal...

      20. 2.1.2.The valve must enable the aerosol dispenser to be virtually...

      21. 2.1.3.There must be no possibility that the mechanical resistance of...

      22. 2.2.Labelling

      23. 2.3.Volume of the liquid phase

      24. 3.SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR METAL AEROSOL DISPENSERS

      25. 3.1.Capacity

      26. 3.1.1.Test pressure of the container

      27. 3.1.2.The pressure at 50°C in the aerosol dispenser must not...

      28. 4.SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR GLASS AEROSOL DISPENSERS

      29. 4.1.Plastic coated or permanently protected containers

      30. 4.1.1.Capacity

      31. 4.1.2.Coating

      32. 4.1.3.Test pressure of the container

      33. 4.1.4.Filling

      34. 4.2.Unprotected glass containers

      35. 4.2.1.Capacity

      36. 4.2.2.Test pressure of the container

      37. 4.2.3.Filling

      38. 5.SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLYING TO PLASTIC AEROSOL DISPENSERS

      39. 5.1.Plastic aerosol dispensers which may splinter on bursting shall be...

      40. 5.2.Plastic aerosol dispensers which cannot splinter on bursting shall be...

      41. 6.TESTS

      42. 6.1.Test requirements to be guaranteed by the person responsible for marketing the aerosol dispenser

      43. 6.1.1..Hydraulic test on empty containers

      44. 6.1.1.1.Metal, glass or plastic aerosol dispensers must be able to...

      45. 6.1.1.2.Metal containers showing assymetrical or major distortions or other similar...

      46. 6.1.2.Bursting test for empty metal containers

      47. 6.1.3.Dropping test for protected glass containers

      48. 6.1.4.Final inspection of filled aerosol dispensers

      49. 6.1.4.1.Aerosol dispensers shall be subject to one of the following...

      50. 6.1.4.2.For aerosol dispensers the contents of which undergo a physical...

      51. 6.1.4.3.In case of test methods according to points 6.1.4.1(b) and...

      52. 6.2.Examples of inspection tests which may be carried out

      53. 6.2.1.Test on unfilled containers

      54. 6.2.2.Tests on filled aerosol dispensers

      55. 6.3.Tests on the flammability of aerosols

      56. 6.3.1.Ignition distance test for spray aerosols

      57. 6.3.1.1.Introduction

      58. 6.3.1.1.1.This test standard describes the method to determine the ignition...

      59. 6.3.1.1.2.This test is applicable to aerosol products with a spray...

      60. 6.3.1.2.Apparatus and material

      61. 6.3.1.2.1.The following apparatus is required: Water bath maintained at 20°C...

      62. 6.3.1.3.Procedure

      63. 6.3.1.3.1.General requirements

      64. 6.3.1.3.1.1.Before testing, each aerosol dispenser shall be conditioned and then...

      65. 6.3.1.3.1.2.The instructions of use shall be strictly followed, including whether...

      66. 6.3.1.3.1.3.The test shall be carried out in a draught-free environment...

      67. 6.3.1.3.1.4.Each aerosol dispenser is to be tested:

      68. 6.3.1.3.1.5.During the test, the can shall be positioned as indicated...

      69. 6.3.1.3.1.6.The following procedure requires testing the spray at intervals of...

      70. 6.3.1.3.2.Test procedure

      71. 6.3.1.3.2.1.All experiments shall be performed in a fume hood in...

      72. 6.3.1.3.2.2.The cans with a 10-12 % nominal fill level shall...

      73. 6.3.1.3.2.3.When the test in the position in which the dispenser...

      74. 6.3.1.4.Method of assessing results

      75. 6.3.1.4.1.All the results shall be recorded. Table 6.3.1.1 below shows...

      76. 6.3.2.Enclosed space ignition test

      77. 6.3.2.1.Introduction

      78. 6.3.2.2.Apparatus and material

      79. 6.3.2.2.1.The following apparatus is required: Chronometer (stopwatch) accurate to ±...

      80. 6.3.2.2.2.Preparation of test apparatus

      81. 6.3.2.2.2.1.A cylindrical vessel approximately 200 dm 3 volume, approximately 600mm...

      82. 6.3.2.2.2.2.Usually, the product leaves the aerosol can at an angle...

      83. 6.3.2.3.Procedure

      84. 6.3.2.3.1.General requirements

      85. 6.3.2.3.1.1.Before testing, each aerosol dispenser shall be conditioned and then...

      86. 6.3.2.3.1.2.The instructions of use shall be strictly followed, including whether...

      87. 6.3.2.3.1.3.The tests shall be carried out in a draught-free environment...

      88. 6.3.2.3.2.Test procedure

      89. 6.3.2.4.Method of assessing results

      90. 6.3.2.4.1.A test report containing the following information shall be drawn...

      91. 6.3.2.4.2.The time equivalent (t eq ) needed to achieve ignition...

      92. 6.3.2.4.3.The deflagration density (D def ) needed to achieve ignition...

      93. 6.3.3.Aerosol foam flammability test

      94. 6.3.3.1.Introduction

      95. 6.3.3.1.1.This test standard describes the method to determine the flammability...

      96. 6.3.3.2.Apparatus and material

      97. 6.3.3.2.1.The following apparatus is required: Graduated scale, support and clamp...

      98. 6.3.3.2.2.The watch-glass is placed on a fire-resistant surface within a...

      99. 6.3.3.2.3.The scale is positioned in such a way that its...

      100. 6.3.3.3.Procedure

      101. 6.3.3.3.1.General requirements

      102. 6.3.3.3.1.1.Before testing, each aerosol dispenser shall be conditioned and then...

      103. 6.3.3.3.1.2.The instructions of use shall be strictly followed, including whether...

      104. 6.3.3.3.1.3.The tests shall be carried out in a draught-free environment...

      105. 6.3.3.3.2.Test procedure

      106. 6.3.3.4.Method of assessing results

      107. 6.3.3.4.1.A test report containing the following information shall be drawn...

  7. Explanatory Note