What is BS 5597 - Non-refillable plastics aerosol dispensers about?
BS 5597 discusses standards for non-refillable plastics aerosol dispensers. BS 5597 specifies requirements for materials, performance and marking for non-refillable plastics aerosol dispensers up to 1 000 mL maximum brimful capacity, pressurized by liquefied, dissolved or compressed propellant gases. The maximum equilibrium gauge pressure at 55 °C of the contents is restricted to 23 bar for group 1 containers and to 13.5 bar for group 2 containers.
In BS 5597, type tests are carried out to ensure that the treatment of the aerosol dispenser and any effects due to the contents are not such as to bring the performance of the filled aerosol dispenser below any of the requirements of this standard.
Who is BS 5597 - Non-refillable plastics aerosol dispensers for?
BS 5597 on non-refillable plastics aerosol dispensers is useful for:
- Manufacturers of aerosol dispensers
- The organization that designs, maintains and builds aerosol dispensers
- Industries that make use of plastic aerosol dispensers
- Packaging and distribution companies
- Quality control professionals
- Inspection bodies
- Research and development team
Why should you use BS 5597 - Non-refillable plastics aerosol dispensers?
The aerosol dispenser is designed, constructed and tested accordingly and meets the appropriate safety requirements concerning its use.
BS 5597 provides you with specific requirements are included for the pressure and impact resistance of the unfilled container, as made by the container manufacturer, and the selection and testing of aerosol dispensers to meet anticipated service requirements in terms of pressure resistance, impact resistance and compatibility with contents.
BS 5597 walks through certain tests including pressure test, drop test, and long term performance test. These tests are designed to subject dispensers to a higher pressure than those normally expected, and/or to detect gross over-filling. BS 5597 guidelines help to ensure that the filled aerosol dispenser is safe in respect of pressure performance and integrity throughout its intended life.
