This is an interesting enough video for anyone who wonders how aerosol hairsprays, sunscreens, or deodorants are made.
This is an example of a slow speed filling machine. It's slow enough that a worker can add the dip tube and valve prior to crimping. In this particular system, the valve is crimped while the can gets filled with the correct amount of propellant.
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There aren't a lot of places that fill aerosols for cosmetics because it can be a bit dangerous dealing with potentially explosive products and chemicals.
Learn more: This topic is covered in depth in our The Complete Guide to Cosmetic Formulation.
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