By Ministry of Industry and Technology:  
 
AEROSOL DISPENSERS  DIRECTIVE ( 75/324/EC)  
 
CHAPTER 1  
Objective, Scope, Legal Basis and Definitions  
 
Objective  
ARTICLE 1 – (1) The objective of this Regulation is to lay down procedures and 
principles concerning the essential health and safety requirements for placing on the market and 
the market surveillance of this  aerosol dispensers .  
 
Scope  
ARTICLE 2 – (1) This Regulation  shall apply to  aerosol dispenser with a maxim um 
capac ity of less than  50 ml  and defined in Article 5 of this Regulation e xcept for those with a 
maximum capacity greater than the aerosol containers specified in Articles 3.1, 4.1.1, 4.2.1, 5.1 
and 5.2, respectively in the Annex to this Regulation . 
 
Legal Basis  
ARTICLE 3 – (1) This Regulation has been prepared based on 05/03/2020 dated the 
Law No. 7 223 on the Product Safety and Technical Regulations  and dated 10/07/2018 and 1  
numbered on the Presidential Decree on the Organization of the Presidency . 
 
Compliance with the Europea n Union Legislation  
ARTICLE 4 – (1) This Regulation has been prepared based on the Directive 
75/324/EEC of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Approximation  of the Laws 
of the Member States Relating to the Aerosol Dispensers and the Directives 94/1/EC, 
2008/47/EC, (EC) No. 219/2009, 2013/10/EU ve 2016/2037/EU  amending this Directive . 
 
Definitions  
ARTICLE 5 – (1) For the purposes of this Regulation, the following definitions shall 
apply:  
a) “EU”  means European Union,  
b) “ADR”  means the European Agreement on The International Transportation of 
Dangerous Goods by Road, which entered into force with the "Decision on Determination of the 
Effective Dates of Some Agreements" published in the Official Gazette dated 02/07/2010 and 
numbered 27629 and to which Turkey is a party as of 22/03/2010.  
c) “Aerosol Dispenser ” means any non -reusable made of metal, glass or plastic and 
containing a gas compressed, liquefied or dissolved under pressure, with or without a liquid, 
paste or powder, a nd fitted with a release device allowing the contents to be ejected as solid or 
liquid particles in suspension in a gas, as a foam, paste or powder or in a liquid state .  
ç) “Ministry ” means the Ministry of Industry and Technology . 
d) “Manufacturer ” means  any natural or legal person who manufactures aerosol 
dispensers or has such dispensers designed or manufactured, and markets that aerosol dispenser 
under his name or trademark or uses it for his own purposes .  
e) “Commission ” means European Commission . 
f) “Placing on the market ” means the first making available of aerosol dispensers  on the 
market . 
(2) The other definitions in this Regulation  are specified in the Article 1 of Annex of this 
Regulation.   
CHAPTER 2  
Placing on the Market, Labelling and Safety Precautions  
 
 
Placing on the market  
ARTICLE 6  – (1) The person responsible for the marketing of aerosol dispensers shall 
affix the symbol ‘3’ (inverted epsilon) to aerosol dispensers, as proof that they satisfy the 
requirements  of this Regulation  and the Annex thereto.  
(2) The marketing of any aerosol dispenser which complies with the requirements of this 
Regulation  and the Annex shall  not been refuse d, prohibit ed or restrict ed for reasons related to 
the requirements laid down in this Regulation and the Annex.   
 
Labelling  
ARTICLE 7 – (1) Without prejudice  to Regulation on the Classficati on, Labelling and 
Packaging of t he substances and m ixtures published in the Official Gazette dated 11/12/2013 and 
numbered 28848, each aerosol dispenser or , where particulars cannot be put on the aerosol 
dispenser due to its small dimensions (maximum capacity of 150 ml or less) a label attached 
thereto must bear the following particulars in visible, legible and indelible characters:  
 a) the name and address or trade mark of the person responsible for ma rketing the aerosol 
dispenser .  
b) the symbol ‘3’ (inverted epsilon) certifying conformity with the r equirements of this 
Directive .  
c) code markings enabling the filling batch to be identif ied. 
ç) the details referred to in point 2.2 of the Annex . 
d) the net contents by weight and by volume. 
(2) Where an aerosol dispenser contains flammable components as defined in point 1.8 
of the Annex but the aerosol dispenser is not considered as ‘ flammable’ or ‘extremely 
flammable’ according to the criteria set out in point 1.9 of the Annex, the quantity of flammable 
material contained in the aerosol dispenser must be stated clearly on the label, in the form of 
the following legible and indelible w ording: ‘X % by mas s of the contents are flammable.  
(3) The aerosol dispensers placed on the market sh all have Turkish wording on the label.  
 
Safety p recautions   
ARTICLE 8 – (1) The Ministry shall take all necessary measures to prevent the use on 
aerosol dispensers of markings or inscriptions which might be confused with the symbol ‘3’ 
(inverted epsilon).  
 
 
CHAPTER 3  
Transitional and Final Provisions  
 
Penalties  
ARTICLE 9 – (1) Where the Ministry notes  that one or more aerosol dispensers  although 
compl ying the requirements  of this Regulation, represent a hazard to safety or health, it may 
provisionally prohibit the sale of the dispenser or dispensers or subject it or them to special 
conditions. It shall immediately inform the other Member States and the Commission thereof, 
stating the grounds for its decision.   
 
 Implementing provisions on contraventions  
ARTICLE 10 – (1) Where the provisions of this Regulation are violated,  the provisions 
of the Law No. 7223 on the Product Safety and Technical Regulations shall be applied.  
 
Repeal  
ARTICLE 11  – (1) The Regulation on the Aerosol Dispensers  published in the Official 
Gazette, dated 30/11/200 0 No. 2 4246  and the Regulation on the Amendment of Some Arti cles 
of the Regulation  on Aerosol Dispensers published in the Official Gazette, dated 3/5/2002 No. 
24744 have been repealed.  
(2) References to the repealed Regulation shall be construed as references to this 
Regulation.  
 
Entry into force  
ARTICLE 12  – (1) This Regulation shall enter into force on the date of publication.  
 
Execution  
ARTICLE 13 – (1) This Regulation shall be executed by the Ministry of Industry and 
Technology.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
ANNEX  
 
1. DEFINITIONS  
 
1.1. Pressures  
 
‘Pressures’ means the internal pressures expressed in bars (relative pressures).  
 
1.2. Test pressure  
‘Test pressure’ means the pressure to which an unfilled aerosol dispenser container may 
be subjected for 25 seconds without any leakage being caused or, in the case of metal or plastic 
containers, any visible or permanent distortion except as allowed under 6.1.1.2.  
 
1.3. Bursting pressure  
‘Bursting pressure’ means the minimum pressure which causes the aerosol dispenser 
container to burst o r rupture.  
 
1.4. Total capacity of the container  
‘Total capacity of the container’ means the volume in millilitres of an open container up 
to the rim of the opening.  
 
1.5. Net capacity  
‘Net capacity’ means the volume in millilitres of a filled and closed a erosol dispenser.  
 
1.6. Volume of liquid phase  
‘Volume of liquid phase’ means the volume of the non -gaseous phases in the filled and 
closed aerosol dispenser.  
 
1.7. Test conditions  
‘Test conditions’ means the values of test and bursting pressures exerted h ydraulically at 
20° C (± 5° C).  
 
1.7a. Substance  
‘Substance’ means substance as defined in Article 4(1) (y) of Regulation on the 
Classfication, Labelling and Packaging of The Sunstances and Mixtures .  
 
1.7b. Mixture  
‘Mixture’ means mixture as defined in Article 4(1) (t) of Regulation on the Classfication, 
Labelling and Packaging of The Sunstances and Mixtures . 
 
1.8. Flammable contents  
Contents of aerosols shall be considered as flammable if they contain any component 
which is classified as fla mmable:  
a) flammable liquid means a liquid having a flashpoint of not more than 93 °C.  
b) flammable solid means a solid substance or mixture which is readily combustible, or 
may cause or contribute t o fire as a result of friction. Readily combustible solids are powdered, 
granular, or pasty substances or mixtures which are dangerous if they can be easily ignited by 
brief contact with an ignition source, such as a burning match, and if the flame spreads rapidly. 
c) flammable gas means a gas o r gas mixture having a flammable range with air at 20 °C and a standard pressure of 1,013 bar.  This definition does not cover pyrophoric, self -heating or water -
reactive substances and mixtures, which shall never be components of aerosol content.  
 
1.9. Flam mable aerosols  
For the purpose of this Regulation, an aerosol is considered as ‘nonflammable’, 
‘flammable’ or ‘extremely flammable’ according to its chemical heat of combustion and mass 
content of flammable components, as follows ;  
a) The aerosol is class ified as ‘extremely flammable’ if it contains 85 % or more 
flammable components and the chemical heat of combustion exceeds or is equal to 30 kJ/g ,  
b) The aerosol is classified as ‘non -flammable’ if it contains 1 % or less flammable 
components and the che mical heat of combustion is less than 20 kJ/g ,  
c) All other aerosols will be submitted to the following flammability classification 
procedures or shall be classified as ‘extremely flammable’. The ignition distance test, the 
enclosed space test and the foa m flammability test shall comply with point 6.3.  
 
1.9.1. Flammable spray aerosols  
In the case of spray aerosols the classification shall be made taking into account the 
chemical heat of combustion and on the basis of the results of the ignition distance test, as 
follows:  
a) If the chemical heat of combustion is less than 20 kJ/g:  
1) The aerosol is classified as ‘flammable’ if ignition occurs at a distance equal or greater 
than 15 cm but less than 75 cm;  
2) The aerosol is classified as ‘extremely flamma ble’ if ignition occurs at a distance of 75 
cm or more;  
3) If no ignition occurs in the ignition distance test, the enclosed space test shall be 
performed and in this case, the aerosol is classified as ‘flammable’ if the time equivalent is less 
than or eq ual to 300 s/m3 or the deflagration density is less than or equal to 300 g/m3; otherwise 
the aerosol is classified as ‘non -flammable’;  
b) If the chemical heat of combustion is equal to or more than 20 kJ/g, the aerosol is 
classified as ‘extremely flammabl e’ if ignition occurs at a distance of 75 cm or more; otherwise 
the aerosol is classified as ‘flammable’.  
  
1.9.2. Flammable foam aerosols  
In the case of foam aerosols, the classification shall be made on the basis of the results of 
the foam flammability test.  
a) The aerosol product shall be classified as ‘extremely flammable’ if:  
1) the flame height is 20 cm or more and the flame duration is two seconds or more; or  
2) the flame height is 4 cm or more and the flame duration  is seven seconds or more.  
b) The aerosol product which does not meet the criteria in (a) is classified as ‘flammable’ 
if the flame height is 4 cm or more and the flame duration is two seconds or more.  
 
1.10. Chemical Heat of Combustion  
The chemical heat of combustion ΔHc shall be either determined by: (a) acknowledged 
rules of technology, described e.g. in standards such as ASTM D 240, ISO 13943 86.1 to 86.3 
and NFPA 30B, or found in the scientifically established literature; or (b) applying the following  
calculation method: The chemical heat of combustion ( ΔHc), in kilojoules per gram (kJ/g), can 
be calculated as the product of the theoretical heat of combustion ( ΔHcomb), and a combustion 
efficiency, usually less than 1,0 (a typical combustion efficiency is 0,95 or 95 %). For a 
composite aerosol formulation, the chemical heat of combustion is the summation of the 
weighted heats of combustion for the individual components, as follows ;  
 
 
 
 
ΔHc= chemical heat of c ombustion (kJ/g) of the product,  
 
wi% = mass fraction of component i in the product , 
 
ΔHc(i)  = specific heat of combustion (kJ/g) of component i in the product . 
 
The person responsible for the marketing of the aerosol dispenser has to describe the 
method used for determining the chemical heat o f combustion in a document to be made readily 
available in Turkish and/or the language accepted by the Ministry  at the address specified on 
the label, if the chemical heat of combustion is used as a parameter for assessing the 
flammability of aerosols acco rding to the provisions of this Regulation . 
 
2.  GENE RAL PROVISIONS     
 
Without prejudice to specific provisions of the Annex on requirements related to the 
flammability and pressure hazard, the person responsible for the marketing of aerosol 
dispensers is under an obligation to analyse the hazards in order to identify those which apply 
to his aerosol dispensers. Where appropriate, this analysis shall include a consideration of the 
risks resulting from the inhalation of the spray ejected by the  aerosol dispenser under normal 
and reasonably foreseeable conditions of use, taking into account droplet size distribution in 
conjunction with physical and chemical properties of the contents. He must then design, 
construct and test it and, if applicable,  draft special statements concerning its use, taking 
account of his analysis.  
 
2.1-Construction and equipment  
2.1.1 -The filled aerosol dispenser must be such that, under normal conditions of use and 
storage, it complies with the provisions of this Annex.  
2.1.2-The valve must enable the aerosol dispenser to be virtually hermetically sealed 
under normal conditions of storage or transport and must be protected, for example by means 
of a protective cap, against any unintentional opening and any deterioration  
2.1.3-There must be no possibility that the mechanical resistance of the aerosol dispenser 
can be impaired by the action of the substances contained in it, even during prolonged storage.  
 
2.2-Labelling   
Without prejudice to Regulation  on the Classfication, Labelling and Packaging of The 
Sunstances and Mixture s, each aerosol dispenser must visibly bear the following legible and 
indelible marking:  
a) Where the aerosol is classified as ‘non -flammable’ according to the criteria of point 
1.9, the signal word ‘Warning’ and the other label elements for Aerosols Category 3 provided 
for in Graph  2.3.1 of Annex I to Regulation on the Classfication, Labelling and Packaging of 
The Sunstances and Mixtures.   
b) Where the aerosol is classified as ‘flammable’  according to the criteria of point 1.9, the 
signal word ‘Warning’ and the other label elements for Aerosols Category 2 provided for in 
Graph 2.3.1 of Annex I to Regulation on the Classfication, Labelling and Packaging of The 
Sunstances and Mixtures.   
c) Where the aerosol is classified as ‘extremely flammable’ according to the criteria of 
point 1.9, the signal word ‘Danger’ and the other label elements for Aeros ols Category 1 
provided for in Graph  2.3.1 of Annex I to Regulation on the Classfication, Labell ing and 
Packaging of The Sunstances and Mixtures.   
ç) Where the aerosol dispenser is a consumer product, the precautionary statement P102 
provided for in Part 1, Table 6.1 of Annex IV to Regulation on the Classfication, Labelling and 
Packaging of The Sunst ances and Mixtures.   
d) Any additional operating precautions which alert consumers to the specific dangers of 
the product; if the aerosol dispenser is accompanied by separate instructions for use, the latter 
must also reflect such operating precautions.  
 
2.3- Volume of the liquid phase  
The volume of the liquid phase at 50 °C must not exceed 90 % of the net capacity . 
 
3.  SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR METAL AEROSOL DISPENSERS  
 
3.1- Capacity  
The total capacity of these containers may not exceed 1 000 ml.  
 
3.1.1 -Test pressure of the container  
a) For containers fill ed at a pressure of less than 6, 7 bars at 50° C, the test pressure must 
be equal to at least 10 bars.  
b) For containers filled at a pressure equal to or greater than 6 ,7 bars at 50° C, the  test 
pressure must be 50 % higher than the internal pressure at 50° C.  
 
3.1.2 -Filling  
The pressure at 50 °C in the aerosol dispenser must not exceed the values provided for in 
the following table, depending upon the content of gases in the aerosol dispens er. 
  
Content of gases  Pressure at 50 °C  
Liquefied gas or mixture of gases having a flammable range 
with air at 20 °C and a standard pressure of 1,013 bar  12 bar  
Liquefied gas or mixture of gases not having a flammable 
range with air at 20 °C and a standard pressure of 1,013 bar  13,2 bar  
Compressed gases or gases dissolved under pressure not 
having a flammable range with air at 20 °C and a standard 
pressure of 1,013 bar  15 bar  
 
 
4.  SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR GLASS AEROSOL DISPENSERS  
  
4.1-Plastic coated or permanently protected containers  Containers of this type may be used for filling with compressed, liquefied or dissolved 
gas. 
4.1.1 -Capacity  
The total capacity of such containers may not exceed 220 ml . 
 
4.1.2 -Coating  
The coating must be a  protective envelope of plastic or other suitable material, intended 
to prevent the risk of flying particles of glass if the container is accidently broken, and must be 
so designed that there are no flying particles of glass if the filled aerosol dispenser , brought to 
a temperature of 20° C, is dropped from a height of 1 ,8 m onto a concrete floor.  
 
4.1.3 - Test pressure of the container  
a) Containers used for filling with compressed or dissolved gas must resist a test pressure 
equal to at least 12 bars.  
b) Containers used for filling with liquefied gas must resist a test pressure equal to at least 
10 bars.  
 
4.1.4 - Filling  
a)  Aerosol dispensers filled with compressed gas shall not be required to withstand a 
pressure of more than 9 bars at 50° C.  
b)  Aerosol dispensers filled with dissolved gas shall not be required to withstand a 
pressure of more than 8 bars at 50° C.  
c)  Aerosol dispensers containing liquefied gas or mixtures of liquefied gas shall not be 
required to withstand, at 20° C, pressures hi gher than tho se shown in the following table.  
  
  
Total capacity  (V) 
(m) 
  Percentage by weight of liquefied gas in the 
total mixture  
% 20  % 50  % 80  
50  V  80 3,5 bar  2,8 bar  2,5 bar  
80  V  160 3,2 bar  2,5 bar  2,2 bar  
160  V  200 2,8 bar  2,1 bar 1,8 bar  
 
This table shows the pressure limits permitted at 20° C in relation to the percentage of 
gas. Pressure limits for percentages of gas not shown in the table shall be extrapolated from it.  
 
4.2- Unprotected glass containers  
 Aerosol dispensers using unprotected glass containers shall be filled exclusively with 
liquefied or dissolved gases.  
 
4.2.1 - Capacity  
The total capacity of these containers may not exceed 150 ml.  
 
4.2.2 - Test pressure of the container  
The test pressure of the cont ainer must be equal to at least 12 bars . 
 4.2.3 - Filling  
a) Aerosol dispensers filled with dissolved gas shall not be required to withstand a 
pressure of more than 8 bars at 50° C.  
b) Aerosol dispensers containing liquefied gas shall not be required to withstand, at 20° 
C, pressures in excess of tho se shown in the following table.  
  
Total Capacity  (V) 
(m) Percentage by weight of liquefied gas in 
the total mixture  
% 20  % 50  % 80  
50     V < 70  1,5 bar  1,5 bar  1,25 bar  
70    V    150 1,5 bar  1,5 bar  1 bar  
  
This table shows the pressure limits permitted at 20° C in relation to the percentage of 
liquefied gas. Pressure limits for percentages of gas not shown in the table shall be extrapolated 
from it.  
 
5- SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLYING TO PLASTIC AEROSOL DISPENSERS  
 
5.1- Plastic aerosol dispensers which may splinter on bursting shall be treated in the same 
way as unprotected glass aerosol dispensers.  
5.2- Plastic aerosol dispensers which cannot splinter on bursting shall be treated in the 
same way as glass aerosol dispensers with a protective coating.  
 
 
 
6- TESTS  
 
6.1- Test requirements to be guaranteed by the person responsible for marketing  
 
6.1.1 - Hydraulic test on empty containers  
 
6.1.1.1 - Metal, glass or plastic aerosol dispensers must be able to withstand a hydraulic 
pressure test as laid down in 3.1.1, 4.1.3 and 4.2.2.  
 
6.1.1.2 - Metal containers showing assymetrical or major distortions or other similar faults 
shall be rejected. A slight symmetrical distortion of the base or one affecting the profile of the 
upper casing shall be allowed provided that the container passes the bursting test.  
 
6.1.2 - Bursting test for empty metal containers  
The person responsible for marketing must ensure tha t the bursting pressure of containers 
is at least 20 % higher than the test pressure laid down.  
 
6.1.3 - Dropping test for protected glass containers  
The manufacturer must ensure that the containers satisfy the test requirements laid down 
in 4.1.2.  
 
6.1.4 - Final inspection of filled aerosol dispensers   
6.1.4.1 - Aerosol dispensers shall be subject to one of the following final test methods.  
a) Hot water bath test  
Each filled aerosol dispenser shall be immersed in a hot water bath.   
1) The temperature of the water bath and the duration of the test shall be such that the 
internal pressure reaches that which would be exerted by its contents at a uniform temperature 
of 50 °C.   
2) Any aerosol dispenser showing visible permanent distortion or a leak must be rejected.  
b) Hot final test methods  
Other methods for heating the contents of aerosol dispensers may be used if they 
guarantee that the pressure and temperature in each filled aerosol dispenser reach the values 
required for the  hot water bath test and distortions and leaks are detected with same precision 
as in the case of the hot water bath test.   
c) Cold final test methods  
An alternative cold final test method may be used if it is in accordance with the provisions  
of an alternative method to the hot water bath test for aerosol dispensers specified in ADR . 
6.1.4.2 - For aerosol dispensers the contents of which undergo a physical or chemical 
transformation changing their pressure characteristics after filling and befo re first use, cold final 
test methods should be applied.  
6.1.4.3 - In case of test methods according to points 6.1.4.1(b) and 6.1.4.1(c):   
a) The test method must be appr oved by a competent authority.  
b) The person responsible for the  marketing of aerosol dispensers must submit an 
application for approval to a competent authority. The application must be accompanied by the 
technic al file describing the method.  
c) The person responsible for the marketing of aerosol dispensers must, for  surveillance 
purposes, keep the approval of the competent authority, the technical file describing the method 
and, if applicable, control reports readily available at the address specified on the label in 
accordance w ith this Regulation.  
ç) The technical  file must be established in an official Community language or a certified 
copy thereof must be available.  
d) ‘competent authority’ means the authority  designated in  ADR.  
 
 
6.2- Examples of inspection tests which may be carried out  
 
6.2.1 - Test on unfilled containers  
The test pressure shall be applied for 25 seconds on five containers selected at rando m 
from a homogeneous batch of 2 500 unfilled containers, i.e. manufactured from the same 
materials by the same continuous batch manufacturing process, or from a batch constituting one 
hour's production. If any one of these containers does not pass the test, ten additional containers 
shall be drawn at random from the same batch and put through the same test. If any one of these 
aerosol containers does not pass the test, the whole batch shall be unsuitable for use.  
 
 
 
 6.2.2 - Tests on filled aerosol dispensers  
Air and water -tightness inspection tests shall be carried out by immersing a representative 
number of filled aerosol dispensers in a bath of water. The temperature of the bath and the 
period of immersion must be such as to enable the contents of the aerosol dispenser to attain a 
uniform temperature of 50° C during the time required to ensure that there is no bursting or 
rupture. Any batch of aerosol dispensers which does not pass these tests must be considered 
unsuitable for use . 
 
6.3- Tests on the flammability of aerosols  
 
6.3.1 - Ignition distance test for spray aerosols  
 
6.3.1.1 - Introduction  
 
6.3.1.1.1 - This test standard describes the method to determine the ignition distance of an 
aerosol spray in order to assess the associated flame risk. The aerosol is sprayed in the direction 
of an ignition source at intervals of 15 cm to observe if ignition and sustaine d combustion of 
the spray takes place. Ignition and sustained combustion is defined as when a stable flame is 
maintained for at least five seconds. The ignition source is defined as a gas burner with a blue, 
non-luminous flame 4 -5 cm in height.  
 
6.3.1.1.2 - This test is applicable to aerosol products with a spray distance of 15 cm or 
more. Aerosol products with a spray distance of less than 15 cm such as dispensing foams, 
mousses, gels and pastes or fitted with a metering valve, are excluded from this test. Aerosol 
products that dispense foams, mousses, gels or pastes are subject to testing under the aerosol 
foam flammability test.  
 
6.3.1.2 - Apparatus and material  
 
6.3.1.2.1 - The following apparatus is required:  
 
Water bath maintained at 20 °C  accurate to ± 1 °C  
Calibrated laboratory scales (balance)  accurate to ± 0,1 g  
Chronometer (stopwatch)  accurate to ± 0,2 s  
Graduated scale, support and clamp  graduations in cm  
Gas burner with support and clamp   
Thermometer  accurate to ± 1 °C  
Hygrometer  accurate to ± 5 %  
Pressure gauge  accurate to ± 0,1 bar  
 
6.3.1.3 - Procedure  
 
6.3.1.3.1 - General requirements   
6.3.1.3.1.1 - Before testing, each aerosol dispenser shall be conditioned and then primed 
by discharging for approximately one second. The purpose of this action is to remove non -
homogeneous material from the diptube.  
 
6.3.1.3.1.2 - The instructions of use shall be strictly followed, including whether the 
dispenser is intended to be used in the upright or inverted position. When sh aking is required, 
shake immediately before testing.  
 
6.3.1.3.1.3 - The test shall be carried out in a draught -free environment capable of 
ventilation, with the temperature controlled at 20 °C ± 5 °C and relative humidity in the range 
30-80 %.  
 
6.3.1.3.1.4 - Each aerosol dispenser is to be tested:  
a) when full according to the complete procedure, with the gas burner in the range of 15 -
90 cm distance from the actuator of the aerosol can;  
b) when 10 -12 % full nominal (% by mass) only one test, either  at 15 cm distance from 
the actuator when the spray from a full can did not ignite at all, or at the flame ignition distance 
of the spray of a full can plus 15 cm.  
 
6.3.1.3.1.5 - During the test, the can shall be positioned as indicated by label instruction s. 
The ignition source shall be positioned accordingly.  
 
6.3.1.3.1.6 - The following procedure requires testing the spray at intervals of 15 cm 
between the burner flame and the aerosol actuator, in the range of 15 -90 cm. It is efficient to 
start at 60 cm di stance between burner flame and aerosol actuator. The distance between burner 
flame and aerosol actuator shall be increased by 15 cm in the case of an ignition of the spray at 
60 cm distance. The distance shall be decreased by 15 cm in the case of no ignit ion at 60 cm 
distance between burner flame and aerosol actuator. The aim of the procedure is to determine 
the maximum distance between aerosol actuator and burner flame that leads to sustained 
combustion of the spray or to determine that ignition could not  be obtained at 15 cm distance 
between the burner flame and the aerosol's actuator . 
 
6.3.1.3.2 - Test procedure  
a) A minimum of 3 full aerosol dispensers per product shall be conditioned to 20 °C ± 
1 °C with at least 95 % of the dispenser immersed in the water for at least 30 min before each 
test (if the aerosol is fully immersed, 30 min conditioning is sufficient);  
b) Comply with general requirements. Record the temperature and relative humidity of 
the environment;  
c) Weigh an aerosol dispenser and note i ts mass;  
ç) Determine the internal pressure and initial discharge rate at 20 °C ± 1 °C (to eliminate 
faulty or partly filled aerosol dispensers);  
d) Support the gas burner on a flat horizontal surface or fix the burner to a support by 
means of a clamp;  
e) Ignite the gas burner; the flame shall be non -luminous and approximately 4 -5 cm high;  f) Place the actuator's exit orifice at the required distance from the flame. The aerosol 
shall be tested in the position it is designed to be used, e.g. upright or in verted;  
g) Level the actuator's orifice and burner flame, ensuring that the orifice is properly 
directed towards and aligned with the flame (see Figure 6.3.1.1). The spray shall be expelled 
through the top half of the flame;  
 
 
    Figure 6.3.1.1  
 
 
ğ) Comply with the general requirements regarding shaking of the dispenser;  
 h) Actuate the valve of the aerosol dispenser, to discharge its contents for five seconds, 
unless ignition occurs. If ignition occurs, continue discharging and time the duration of t he 
flame for five seconds, from the start of ignition;  
 ı) Note the ignition results for the distance between the gas burner and the aerosol 
dispenser in the table provided;  
 i) If no ignition occurs during step (h ), the aerosol shall be tested in alternative 
orientations, e.g. inverted for upright use products, to check if ignition is obtained;  
 j) Repeat steps ( f) to ( i) twice more (a total of 3) for the same can at the same distance 
between the gas burner and the aerosol actuator;  
 k) Repeat the test procedure for another two aerosol cans of the same product at the 
same distance between gas burner and aerosol actuator;  
 l) Repeat steps ( f) to ( k) of the test procedure at a distance between 15 and 90 cm 
between the actuator of the aerosol can and t he burner flame depending on the outcome of each 
test (see also 6.3.1.3.1.4 and 6.3.1.3.1.5);  
        m) If no ignition occurs at 15 cm, the procedure is finished for initially full cans. The 
procedure is also finished when ignition and sustained combustio n is obtained at a distance of 
90 cm. If ignition could not be obtained at 15 cm distance, record that ignition did not occur. 
The maximum distance between burner flame and the aerosol's actuator for which an ignition 
and sustained combustion was observed is noted as the ‘ignition distance’, in all other 
circumstances;  
 n) One test shall also be conducted on three cans of 10 -12 % nominal fill level. These 
cans shall be tested at a distance between the aerosol's actuator and the burner flame of the 
‘flame ig nition distance of full cans + 15 cm’;  
 o) Discharge an aerosol can to a 10 -12 % nominal fill level (by mass) in bursts of 30 
seconds maximum. Observe a 300 seconds minimum time period between bursts. During this 
interim period dispensers shall be placed in the water bath for conditioning;  
 ö) Repeat steps ( f) to ( k) for 10 -12 % nominal fill aerosol cans, omitting steps ( i) and 
(j). This test shall only be performed with the aerosol in one position, e.g. upright or inverted, 
corresponding with that which produced the ignition (if any) for filled cans;  
 p) Record all results in the Table 6.3.1.1 as shown below . 
  
 6.3.1.3.2.1 - All experiments shall be performed in a fume hood in a room that may be 
well ventilated. Ventilation of the fume hood and room  can be applied for at least three minutes 
after each test. Take all necessary safety precautions to prevent the inhalation of combustion 
products.  
  
 6.3.1.3.2.2 - The cans with a 10 -12 % nominal fill level shall be tested only once. The 
result tables need  only one result per can indicated.  
  
 6.3.1.3.2.3 - When the test in the position in which the dispenser is designed to be used 
gives a negative result, the test shall be repeated in the position of the dispenser most likely to 
result in a positive result.  
  
 6.3.1.4 - Method of assessing results  
 6.3.1.4.1. All the results shall be recorded. Table 6.3.1.1 below shows the model of 
‘result table’ to be used.  
 
 
Table  6.3.1.1  
 
Date  Temperature … °C  
Relative humidity … %  
Name of product   
Net volume   Can 1  Can  2 Can  3 
Initial level of 
filling   % % % 
Dispenser 
distance  Test 1      2       3 1 2 3 1 2 3 
15 cm  Ignition?  
Y or N     
30 cm  Ignition?  
Y or N     
45 cm  Ignition?  
Y or N     
60 cm  Ignition?  
Y or N     
75 cm  Ignition?  
Y or N     
90 cm  Ignition?  
Y or N     Observations — 
including can 
position       
 
            
 
 6.3.2 - Enclosed space ignition test  
  
 6.3.2.1 - Introduction  
 This test standard describes the method to assess the flammability of products emerging 
from aerosol dispensers due to their propensity to ignite in an enclosed or confined space. The 
contents of an aerosol dispenser are sprayed into a cylindrical test vessel containing a burning 
candle. If an observable ignition occurs, the elapsed time and amount discha rged is noted.  
  
 6.3.2.2 - Apparatus and material  
  
 6.3.2.2.1 - The following apparatus is required:  
 
Chronometer (stopwatch)  accurate to ± 0,2 s  
Water bath maintained at 20 °C  accurate to ± 1 °C  
Calibrated laboratory scales (balance)  accurate to  ± 0,1 g  
Thermometer  accurate to ± 1 °C  
Hygrometer  accurate to ± 5 %  
Pressure gauge  accurate to ± 0,1 bar  
Cylindrical test vessel  as detailed below  
  
 6.3.2.2.2 - Preparation of test apparatus  
  
 6.3.2.2. 2.1- A cylindrical vessel approximately 200 dm3 volume, approximately 600 mm 
in diameter and approximately 720 mm long and open at one end shall be modified as follows:  
 a) A closure system consisting of a hinged cover shall be matched to the open end of the 
receptacle; or  
 b) A plastic film 0,01 to 0,02 mm thick may be used as a closure system. If the test is 
carried out with a plastic film this must be used as described below: Stretch the film over the 
open end of the drum and hold it in place with an elastic band. The strength of  the band shall 
be such that when placed around the drum resting on its side, it stretches by only 25 mm when 
a mass of 0,45 kg is attached to its lowest point. Cut a 25 mm slit in the film, starting 50 mm 
from the edge of the drum. Ensure that the film is  taut; 
 c) At the other end of the drum drill a 50 mm diameter hole 100 mm from the edge in 
such a way that the orifice is uppermost when the receptacle is laid down and ready for the test 
(Figure 6.3.2.1.);  
 
 Figure  6.3.2.1  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
            
  ç) On a 200 × 200 mm metal support place a paraffin wax candle 20 to 40 mm in 
diameter and 100 mm high. The candle shall be replaced when having a height of less than 80 
mm. The candle's flame is protected from the action of the spray by a 15 0 mm wide, 200 mm 
high deflector. This includes the plane inclined at 45° produced 150 mm from the base of the 
deflector (Figure 6.3.2.2.);  
 
Figure   6.3.2.2  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  d) The candle placed on the metal support shall be positioned midway between the two 
ends of the drum (Figure 6.3.2.3);  
Figure   6.3.2.3  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 e) The drum is laid on the ground or on a support at a spot where the temperature is 
between 15 °C and 25 °C. The product to be tested will be sprayed within the drum of roughly  
200 dm3 in which there will be a source of ignition.  
   6.3.2.2.2.2 - Usually, the product leaves the aerosol can at an angle of 90° relevant to the 
vertical axis of the can. The layout and procedure described refers to this kind of aerosol 
product. In the  case of unusually operating aerosols (e.g. vertical -spray aerosol dispensers) it 
will be necessary to record changes to equipment and procedures in accordance with good 
laboratory practice, such as ISO/IEC 17025:1999 General requirements for the competenc e of 
testing and calibration laboratories.  
 
 6.3.2.3 - Procedure  
  
 6.3.2.3.1 - General requirements  
  
 6.3.2.3.1.1 - Before testing, each aerosol dispenser shall be conditioned and then primed 
by discharging for approximately 1 second. The purpose of this action is to remove non -
homogeneous material from the diptube.  
 
 6.3.2.3.1.2 - The instructions of use shall be strictly followed, including whether the 
dispenser is intended to be used in the upright or inverted position. When shaking is required, 
shake immediately before testing.  
  
 6.3.2.3.1.3 - The tests shall be carried out in a draught -free environment capable of 
ventilation, with the temperature controlled at 20 °C ± 5 °C and relative humidity in the range 
30-80 %.  
  
 6.3.2.3.2 - Test procedure  
 
 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 s ufficient);  
 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;  
 ç) Determine the internal pressure and initial discharge  rate at 20 °C ± 1 °C (to eliminate 
faulty or partly filled aerosol dispensers);  
 d) Weigh one of the aerosol dispensers and note its mass;  
 e) Light the candle and apply the closure system (cover or plastic film);  
 f) 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 (cove r or plastic film). The aerosol shall be tested in the position it is 
designed to be used, e.g. upright or inverted;  
 g) Spray until ignition occurs. Stop the chronometer and note the time elapsed. Re -
weigh the aerosol dispenser and note its mass;  
 ğ) Ventilate and clean the drum removing any residue likely to affect subsequent tests. 
Allow the drum to cool if necessary;  
 h) Repeat the test procedure steps ( ç) to ( ğ) for another two aerosol dispensers of the 
same product (three in total, note: each dispense r is only tested once);   
 6.3.2.4 - Method of assessing results  
  
 6.3.2.4.1 - A test report containing the following information shall be drawn up:  
 a) The product tested and its references;  
 b) The internal pressure and discharge rate of the aerosol dispenser;  
 c) The temperature and relative air humidity of the room;  
 ç) For each test, the discharge time needed (s) to achieve ignition (if the product does 
not ignite, state this);  
 d) The mass of the product sprayed during each  test (in g);  
 e) The actual volume of the drum (in dm3 ). 
   
 6.3.2.4.2 - The time equivalent (t eq) needed to achieve ignition in one cubic metre can be 
calculated as follows:  
 
teq= 1000 x discharge time  (s) 
Actual volume of drum  (dm3) 
  6.3.2.4.3 - The deflagration density (D def) needed to achieve ignition during the test may 
also be calculated as follows:  
 
 
 
D def =  1000 x Amount of product dispensed  (g) 
 
 Actual volume of drum  (dm3) 
 
 
  6.3.3 - Aerosol foam flammability test  
 
  6.3.3.1 - Introduction  
 
  6.3.3.1.1 - This test standard describes the method to determine the flammability of an 
aerosol spray emitted in the form of a foam, mousse, gel or paste. An aerosol, which emits a 
foam, mousse, gel or paste is sprayed (approximatel y 5 g) on a watchglass and an ignition 
source (candle, wax taper, match or lighter) is placed at the base of the watchglass to observe if 
ignition and sustained combustion of the foam, mousse, gel or paste occurs. Ignition is defined 
as a stable flame main tained for at least two seconds and a minimum 4 cm in height.  
 
  6.3.3.2 - Apparatus and material  
 
  6.3.3.2.1 - The following apparatus is required:  
 
 
Graduated scale, support and clamp  gradations in cm  
Fire-resistant watchglass roughly  150 mm in 
diameter   
Chronometer (stopwatch)  accurate to ± 0,2 s  Candle, wax taper, match or lighter   
Calibrated laboratory scales (balance)  accurate to ± 0,1 g  
Water bath maintained at 20 °C  accurate to ± 1 °C  
Thermometer  accurate to ± 1 °C  
Hygrometer  accurate to ± 5 %  
Pressure gauge  accurate to ± 0,1 bar  
 
             6.3.3.2.2 - The watchglass is placed on a fire -resistant surface within a draught -free area 
that may be ventilated after each test. The graduated scale is positioned exactly behind the 
watchglass and held vertically by means of a support and clamp.  
              
             6.3.3.2.3 - The scale is positioned in such a way that its origin is on a level with the 
watchglass base in a horizontal plane.  
 
             6.3.3 .3-Procedure 
 
             6.3.3.3.1 - General requirements  
 
             6.3.3.3.1.1 - Before testing, each aerosol dispenser shall be conditioned and then primed 
by discharging for approximately 1 second. The purpose of this action is to remove non-
homogeneous material from the diptube.  
 
            6.3.3.3.1.2 - The instructions of use shall be strictly followed, including whether the 
dispenser is intended to be used in the upright or inverted position. When shaking is required, 
shake immediately  before testing . 
 
            6.3.3.3.1.3 - The tests shall be carried out in a draught -free environment capable of 
ventilation, with the temperature controlled at 20 °C ± 5 °C and relative humidity in the range 
of 30 -80 %.  
 
            6.3.3.3.2 - Test procedure  
            a) A minimum of four full aerosol dispensers per product shall be conditioned to 20 °C 
± 1 °C with at least 95 % of the dispenser immersed in the water for at least 30 min before each 
test (if the aerosol is fully immersed, 30 mi n conditioning is sufficient);  
            b) Comply with general requirements. Record the temperature and relative humidity of 
the environment;  
            c) Determine the internal pressure at 20°C ± 1 °C (to eliminate faulty or partly filled 
aerosol dis pensers);  
            ç) Measure the discharge or flow rate of the aerosol product to be examined, so that the 
amount of test product dispensed can be more accurately gauged;  
            d) Weigh one of the aerosol dispensers and note its mass;  
            e) On the basis of the measured discharge or flow rate and following the manufacturer's 
instructions, release approximately 5 g of the product onto the centre of the clean watchglass 
with the aim of producing a mound no higher than 25 mm;              f) Within five seconds of completion of discharge, apply the source of ignition to the 
edge of the sample at its base and at the same time start the chronometer (stopwatch). If 
necessary, the ignition source shall be removed from the edge of the sample after a pproximately 
two seconds, in order to clearly observe if ignition has occurred. If no ignition of the sample is 
apparent, the ignition source shall be reapplied to the edge of the sample;  
            g) If ignition occurs note the following points:  
           1) The maximum height of the flame in cm above the base of the watchglass;  
           2) The flame duration in s;  
           3) Dry and re -weigh the aerosol dispenser and calculate the mass of the released product;  
            ğ) Ventilate the t est area immediately after each test;  
            h) If ignition is not obtained and the released product remains in the form of a foam or 
paste throughout its period of use, steps ( d) to ( ğ) shall be repeated. Allow the product to stand 
for 30 sec, 1 min,  2 min or 4 min before applying the ignition source;              
            ı) Repeat the test procedure steps ( d) to ( h) twice more (a total of 3) for the same can;  
            i) Repeat the test procedure steps ( d) to ( ı) for another two aerosol cans (3 cans in total) 
of the same product.  
 
           6.3.3.4 - Method of assessing results  
 
           6.3.3.4.1 - A test report containing the following information shall be drawn up:  
 
           a) whether the product ignites;  
           b) maximum flame height in cm;  
           c) duration of flame in s;  
           ç) the mass of the product tested.