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What it requires
Regulations creating concrete business duties or carrying penalties, grouped as the instrument is structured. Titles link to the source text — blue means you’re leaving for legislation.gov.uk.
Part 1
GENERAL
0 of 4 sections shown4 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.001
Citation and Commencement
s.002
Interpretation
s.003
Requirements for the marking of aerosol dispensers
s.003
Power to amend Schedule 1A
Part 2
PROHIBITIONS
0 of 4 sections shown4 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.004
Prohibition of sale or supply of unmarked relevant aerosol dispensers
s.005
Prohibition of sale or supply of non-compliant marked aerosol dispensers
s.005
Obligations that are met by complying with obligations in the Directive
s.005
Qualifying Northern Ireland Goods
Part 3
SUPPLEMENTARY
0 of 4 sections shown4 other sections in this Part — procedural and definitional
s.006
Contravention of these Regulations
s.007
Amendments
s.008
Transitional provision
s.009
Review
Schedules
Schedules
29 of 107 shown
s.sch001a
Chemical Heat of Combustion
Regulated
- Document method for determining chemical heat of combustionAny Person
s.sch001a
Flammable aerosols
Regulated
- Classify aerosol flammability correctly before placing on marketAny Person
s.sch001a
Flammable foam aerosols
Regulated
- Classify foam aerosols as flammable or extremely flammable via flammability testAny Person
s.sch001a
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Regulated
- Analyse hazards and design/test aerosol dispensers accordinglyAny Person
s.sch001a
Labelling
Regulated
- Label aerosol dispensers with correct flammability warningsManufacturer
s.sch001a
Volume of the liquid phase
Regulated
- Ensure liquid phase does not exceed 90% of net capacity at 50°CAny Person
s.sch001a
The pressure at 50°C in the aerosol dispenser must not...
Regulated
- Ensure aerosol dispenser pressure at 50°C does not exceed specified limitsAny Person
s.sch001a
Test pressure of the container
Regulated
- Ensure aerosol containers withstand required test pressuresAny Person
s.sch001a
Unprotected glass containers
Regulated
- Only use liquefied or dissolved gases in unprotected glass aerosol containersAny Person
s.sch001a
Capacity
Regulated
- Keep unprotected glass aerosol container capacity at or below 150mlManufacturer
s.sch001a
Test pressure of the container
Regulated
- Ensure your aerosol containers meet the 12-bar test pressure requirementAny Person
s.sch001a
Metal, glass or plastic aerosol dispensers must be able to...
Regulated
- Ensure your aerosol dispensers withstand hydraulic pressure testingAny Person
s.sch001a
Metal containers showing assymetrical or major distortions or other similar...
Regulated
- Reject distorted metal aerosol containers during hydraulic testManufacturer
s.sch001a
Bursting test for empty metal containers
Regulated
- Ensure aerosol container bursting pressure exceeds test pressure by 20%Any Person
s.sch001a
Dropping test for protected glass containers
Regulated
- Ensure protected glass containers pass the dropping testManufacturer
s.sch001a
Aerosol dispensers shall be subject to one of the following...
Regulated
- Test aerosol dispensers before supplyManufacturer
s.sch001a
In case of test methods according to points 6.1.4.1(b) and...
Regulated
- Get Secretary of State approval for alternative aerosol test methodsAny Person
s.sch001a
Tests on filled aerosol dispensers
Regulated
- Carry out air and water-tightness tests on filled aerosol dispensersManufacturer
s.sch001a
The instructions of use shall be strictly followed, including whether...
Regulated
- Follow instructions for use when testing aerosol dispensersAny Person
s.sch001a
During the test, the can shall be positioned as indicated...
Regulated
- Position can and ignition source per label during safety testManufacturer
s.sch001a
All experiments shall be performed in a fume hood in...
Regulated
- Perform aerosol tests in a fume hood with safety precautionsManufacturer
s.sch001a
All the results shall be recorded. Table 6.3.1.1 below shows...
Regulated
- Record all test results using the required table formatManufacturer
s.sch001a
The following apparatus is required: Chronometer (stopwatch) accurate to ±...
Regulated
- Have a calibrated chronometer for aerosol dispenser testingAny Person
s.sch001a
The instructions of use shall be strictly followed, including whether...
Regulated
- Follow use instructions exactly when testing aerosol dispensersManufacturer
s.sch001a
The tests shall be carried out in a draught-free environment...
Regulated
- Conduct aerosol tests under controlled environmental conditionsAny Person
s.sch001a
A test report containing the following information shall be drawn...
Regulated
- Draw up test report with specified technical detailsManufacturer
s.sch001a
The instructions of use shall be strictly followed, including whether...
Regulated
- Follow instructions of use when testing aerosol dispensersAny Person
s.sch001a
The tests shall be carried out in a draught-free environment...
Regulated
- Carry out aerosol tests in a controlled environment (20°C ±5°C, 30-80% RH)Manufacturer
s.sch001a
A test report containing the following information shall be drawn...
Regulated
- Draw up a flammability test report for your aerosol productsManufacturer
78 other schedules
s.sch001a
DEFINITIONS
s.sch001a
Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 “ Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 ”...
s.sch001a
Pressures
s.sch001a
Test pressure
s.sch001a
Bursting pressure
s.sch001a
Total capacity of the container
s.sch001a
Net capacity
s.sch001a
Volume of liquid phase
s.sch001a
Test conditions
s.sch001a
Substance
s.sch001a
Mixture
s.sch001a
Flammable contents
s.sch001a
Flammable spray aerosols
s.sch001a
Construction and equipment
s.sch001a
The filled aerosol dispenser must be such that, under normal...
s.sch001a
The valve must enable the aerosol dispenser to be virtually...
s.sch001a
There must be no possibility that the mechanical resistance of...
s.sch001a
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR METAL AEROSOL DISPENSERS
s.sch001a
Capacity
s.sch001a
Test pressure of the container
s.sch001a
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR GLASS AEROSOL DISPENSERS
s.sch001a
Plastic coated or permanently protected containers
s.sch001a
Capacity
s.sch001a
Coating
s.sch001a
Filling
s.sch001a
Filling
s.sch001a
SPECIAL PROVISIONS APPLYING TO PLASTIC AEROSOL DISPENSERS
s.sch001a
Plastic aerosol dispensers which may splinter on bursting shall be...
s.sch001a
Plastic aerosol dispensers which cannot splinter on bursting shall be...
s.sch001a
TESTS
s.sch001a
Test requirements to be guaranteed by the person responsible for marketing the aerosol dispenser
s.sch001a
Hydraulic test on empty containers
s.sch001a
Final inspection of filled aerosol dispensers
s.sch001a
For aerosol dispensers the contents of which undergo a physical...
s.sch001a
Examples of inspection tests which may be carried out
s.sch001a
Test on unfilled containers
s.sch001a
Tests on the flammability of aerosols
s.sch001a
Ignition distance test for spray aerosols
s.sch001a
Introduction
s.sch001a
This test standard describes the method to determine the ignition...
s.sch001a
This test is applicable to aerosol products with a spray...
s.sch001a
Apparatus and material
s.sch001a
The following apparatus is required: Water bath maintained at 20°C...
s.sch001a
Procedure
s.sch001a
General requirements
s.sch001a
Before testing, each aerosol dispenser shall be conditioned and then...
s.sch001a
The test shall be carried out in a draught-free environment...
s.sch001a
Each aerosol dispenser is to be tested:
s.sch001a
The following procedure requires testing the spray at intervals of...
s.sch001a
Test procedure
s.sch001a
The cans with a 10-12 % nominal fill level shall...
s.sch001a
When the test in the position in which the dispenser...
s.sch001a
Method of assessing results
s.sch001a
Enclosed space ignition test
s.sch001a
Introduction
s.sch001a
Apparatus and material
s.sch001a
Preparation of test apparatus
s.sch001a
A cylindrical vessel approximately 200 dm 3 volume, approximately 600mm...
s.sch001a
Usually, the product leaves the aerosol can at an angle...
s.sch001a
Procedure
s.sch001a
General requirements
s.sch001a
Before testing, each aerosol dispenser shall be conditioned and then...
s.sch001a
Test procedure
s.sch001a
Method of assessing results
s.sch001a
The time equivalent (t eq ) needed to achieve ignition...
s.sch001a
The deflagration density (D def ) needed to achieve ignition...
s.sch001a
Aerosol foam flammability test
s.sch001a
Introduction
s.sch001a
This test standard describes the method to determine the flammability...
s.sch001a
Apparatus and material
s.sch001a
The following apparatus is required: Graduated scale, support and clamp...
s.sch001a
The watch-glass is placed on a fire-resistant surface within a...
s.sch001a
The scale is positioned in such a way that its...
s.sch001a
Procedure
s.sch001a
General requirements
s.sch001a
Before testing, each aerosol dispenser shall be conditioned and then...
s.sch001a
Test procedure
s.sch001a
Method of assessing results
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