Volume 3, Issue 2
Published: March 13, 2020
Closing the curtain on HFCs
As the aerosols industry seeks to utilise low global warming potential solutions to replace propellants in aerosols, time is running out for hydrofluorocarbons....
Unlocking creativity with new technologies
Artificial intelligence, augmented and virtual reality, Internet of Things and digital twins are just a few concepts related to the fourth industrial revolution that is happening right before our eyes....
Trailblazing with CBD oil
There’s a shift among today’s consumers to view the products they use as a lifestyle or health choice, so broader wellness trends are increasingly making their way into the personal care aisles....
How to solve a problem like enamel rating
The traditional enamel rating process – used to detect holes and leaks in the lacquer layer of the can – is often unreliable. Innosen has developed a solution....
Turning collaboration into a fine art
Graffiti art is not commonly associated with business collaborations, but the partnership between aerosol dispensing experts LINDAL Group and global spray paint manufacturers Montana Colors (Montana),...
Developments in pharmaceutical aerosol filling
The most important issue in pharmaceutical production is the cleanliness of the filling system. Using a clean-in-place (CIP) or sterilisation-in-place (SIP) procedure, any filling system must be able to...
Eco-Valve: a sustainable aerosol solution
As consumer expectations change and with the rise in environmentally-focused legislation, there has never been greater demand for sustainable products and packaging. It was a crucial issue across the aerosol...
Adapting in the automotive and DIY sector
Vario-Pack’s new vertical adapter system simplifies the application of products such as sealants, adhesives, gels, greases and pastes....
New vs adapted technology
We live in a dynamic world where constant change is the norm. This reality requires continuous technological innovations to enable it. In many aspects of our lives, digital solutions answer this growing...
Here's to the future
Even the smallest of holes – such as a pin-sized hole that is undetectable by the human eye – can lead to the exposure of air and ultimately a spoiled or defective end product. A company’s...
Novelty aerosols and REACH regulations
Sarah Ladlow of Aireville Laboratories explains how novelty aerosols are categorised, and the potential risks of inadequate testing....
Introducing THE DUAL® mini
Germany-based Toyo & Deutsche Aerosol (T&DA) has introduced THE DUAL® mini, a slimmed-down version of its award-winning packaging used in the successful launch of Revlon’s Root EraseTM...
A 'not so simple' guide to aerosol propellants
The science of aerosol propellants is changing, but it is not a simple process. Mike MacKay of DeSpray Environmental discusses recent developments in environmentally-friendly propellants....
Knowledge is power
Thomas Group, an independent supplier of tinplate and aluminium components for the aerosol, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries, discusses the value of training staff....
Looking back on a successful ADF&PCD and PLD Paris 2020
On 29 January, ADF&PCD and PLD Paris opened its doors to aerosol and dispensing firms, manufacturers, cosmetics businesses and, new for 2020, luxury drinks packaging companies. In the lofty Paris Expo...
