From basic aerosol safety and recycling to the origins of the first aerosol, travel tips and sending aerosols through the post - BAMA’s series of FREE consumer guides cover a range of fundamentals. 

A Brief History of the Aerosol Dispenser

In this guide, we explore the invention of the aerosol, its performance benefits, some of the challenges of aerosols and the best-selling aerosol products.

Aerosol Safety

BAMA’s Aerosol Safety Guide for consumers provides important information on the dos and don’ts of using a flammable, pressurised container that comprises a concentrated product. Helpful resources and links on Volatile Substance Abuse (VSA) are also provided.

Aerosol Recycling

In this document, we explain a more on BAMA’s involvement with the Metal Matters initiative:  https://metalmatters.org.uk/ which aims to increase awareness of recycling metals, including aerosols, to more Local Authorities. Information on what to do if you are not including aerosols in your Local Authority recycling scheme is also included.

Aerosol Travel Tips 

If you’re travelling by plane, it’s important to know what you can take and how you need to pack. This BAMA guide includes helpful information on the what size aerosol container you can take in hand and hold luggage, plus, details on what types of aerosols are allowed on a plane.

Aerosols in the Post

It’s often useful to know which aerosols you can send through the UK postal system. Find out if the aerosol you want to post is permitted and what the packaging guidelines are for Royal Mail.

Schools Science Resources

Discover what’s included in the School Science resource and specifically what subjects are included on each of the learning units.

To access all of BAMA's FREE consumer resources, please visit: bama.co.uk/library/235