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SATA meets in Palm Coast (12 bar, 15 bar and 18 bar). Russia and T nd annual Southern Aerosol Technical Asso- available for-No docuEastern Europealso appear tobe utilizing thesame standard.mentation ofregulations ishe 32ciation (SATA) Fall Conference met in Septemberin Palm Coast, FL. The meeting offered an array ofnetworking opportunities, social activities and twodays of educational sessions. SATA’s Spring Meeting will be held March 20-21 in Atlanta, GA. China and India, Dr. John Blum, Ball Corp., presented Global Aerosol Can although there Strength/Performance Requirements. In North America (U.S., seems to be Canada and Mexico), U.S. DOT Regulations (49 CFR) and more acceptance Blum Canadian Regulations (Transport Canada) are similar. The of EU regula- maximum container size is one liter. There are three standard tions. There is a “Free Market” mentality and it’s advisable to types of aerosol containers: Non-specification (N2P), DOT- check with local agents/regulatory agencies as regulations are 2P, TC-2P and DOT-2Q, TC-2Q. Pressure Testing Tempera- subject to change. ture is 130°F (54.4°C). Australia is very similar to the EU directive. The maximum Europe (EU member states) has a maximum container size container size is one liter and there are three standard types of one liter, and three standard types of aerosol containers of aerosol containers: 12 bar, 15 bar and 18 bar. They also The 2013 SATA Board. (L to R): Brad Nash, Aeropres; Eric Dann, Formulated Solutions (President); Doug Raymond, 3R; Dick Christensen, Di- versified CPC (Past President); Larry Beaver, RSC Chemical Solutions; Ralph Beard, Palmer Holland; Fred Spohr (VP & Secretary); Lori Parker, Arylessence (Treasurer); Elena Badiuzzi, LPS (VP); Irene Bolling, Amrep; Scott Davis, Interlock Ind.; Tracy Koehnke, B-Way (VP); Ron Klimas, DS Containers; and Ryan Dailey, Losorea. 30 Spray January 2013


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