See an aerosol production line

Perry44 December 10, 2011

This is an interesting enough video for anyone who wonders how aerosol hairsprays, sunscreens, or deodorants are made.

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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.

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.

Categories: Formulating

Tags: cosmetic manufacturing

Perry44

Perry has been formulating cosmetic products and inventing solutions to solve consumer problems since the early 1990’s. Additionally, he has written and edited numerous articles and books, taught continuing education classes for industry scientists, and developed successful websites. His latest book is Beginning Cosmetic Chemistry 3rd Edition published by Allured.

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See an aerosol production line

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