Almost detained due to non-compliant export packaging, or custom sizes never fitting requirements” — these are common headaches for many enterprises in the beauty, cleaning, and industrial sectors. As “safe containers” capable of withstanding a pressure of up to 2.0MPa, tinplate aerosol can customization involves more expertise than meets the eye.
I. Customization Core Parameters Table
| Customization Dimension | Applicable Range | Application Scenario | Compliance Basis |
| Can Size | Caliber 25.4mm, Volume ≤1000mL | Beauty sprays (small capacity) / Industrial coatings (large capacity) | GB13042-2008 |
| Material Thickness | 0.20-0.50mm Tin-Plated Sheet | Ordinary cans (cleaners) / High-pressure cans (spray paints) | T/ZZB 2331-2021 |
| Printing Process | UV Color Printing / Laser Engraving | Brand promotion cans / High-end gift box cans | Industry Wear-Resistance Standard |
| Export Adaptation | UN1950 Limited Quantity Packaging / Y-Code Marking | Maritime flammables (foam cleaners) | IMDG Code |
1. Beauty Industry: Aesthetics and Safety Go Hand in Hand
A perfume brand once lost customers due to uneven spray. The customization team optimized the cone angle to 15° and paired it with a 0.25mm ultra-thin can body, achieving “all-round fine mist coverage”. The printing used food-grade ink, passed the EU REACH certification, and the logo remained clear even after 500 friction tests.
2. Industrial Sector: Stable Performance in High-Pressure Environments
For high-pressure products like rust inhibitors, 0.50mm high-strength tin-plated sheets are used, and the dome burst pressure is increased to 2.5MPa (far exceeding the 1.8MPa industry standard). The can body undergoes cyclic tests from -20℃ to 60℃ without leakage, meeting the strict requirements of chemical enterprises.
III. Fun Q&A: Avoid These Customization Misunderstandings!
Q1: Does an export can definitely require a dangerous goods packaging certificate?
A: Not necessarily! For UN1950 category products with limited quantity packaging (single can ≤1000mL), if marked with the “LTDQTY” label and Y-code, the dangerous goods packaging certificate can be exempted. However, the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) and dangerous goods manifest are indispensable.
Q2: Is thicker material definitely safer?
A: No! A 0.30mm thickness is sufficient for cleaner cans to balance cost and safety. Excessive thickness will lead to poor valve adaptation, which instead increases the risk of leakage.
Q3: Does more printing colors mean higher cost?
A: With digital printing technology, the cost of multi-color printing is 40% lower than traditional processes, and small-batch personalized customization is also achievable.
IV. 2025 Compliance New Rules: Must-Know Tips for Customization
- Domestic Standards: GB13042-2008 requires that the air tightness test must be “bubble-free when immersed in water”, and the AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) value for each batch sampling shall not exceed 1.0.
- EU New Regulations: After the PPWR Regulation takes effect, cans must be marked with recycling labels, and the inner coating must be compatible with recycling processes.
- Maritime Shipping Taboos: Failure to pass the drop test for outer packaging or missing UN numbers may result in cargo detention and fines.
Conclusion
Tinplate aerosol can customization is no longer just about “size adaptation” — it involves a comprehensive consideration of compliance, functionality, and brand identity. In 2025, as global environmental protection and safety standards are upgraded, customization services are becoming the key to enterprises’ cost reduction and efficiency improvement. To get free access to export compliance test reports or customization plans, please contact SAILON immediately and let small cans deliver great value!
