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Q Can I turn the bottle upside down?
A Sure! the possibility to spray at all angles is one of the major advantages of Bag-on-Valve.
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Q Is the propellant flammable?
A No. The Bag-on-Valve system uses air or nitrogen as propellants, which makes the product unflammable and with no negative effects on the ozone layer.
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Q Does Bag-on-Valve mean I don’t have to use as much preservatives in my product as I would otherwise?
A Because of the complete separation of the product from the surrounding air/oxygen, the use of preservatives can be reduced. This must be tested in each case. In some cases the product can be sterilized to avoid the need for preservatives.
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Q What product sizes are suitable for Bag-on-Valve?
A Sizes 30 ml up to 500 ml are available as standard products.
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Q Do I have to use certain cans and actuators with the Bag-on-Valve system?
A No, standard aerosol cans and actuators can be used.
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Q What about recycling?
A The recycling system used varies from country to country. The Bag-on-Valve system contains no flammable propellants, but a minor pressure remains in the can after emptying.
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Q Is the system heat/cold resistant?
A The Bag-on-Valve aerosol generally stands heat and cold very well, but tests must be conducted on each individual product.
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Q What is the degree of emptying?
A The degree of emptying with Bag-on-Valve ranges from total to very high, depending on product characteristics and packaging configurations.
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Q What kinds of products are suitable for Bag-on-Valve?
A Virtually all liquids along with lotions, gels, creams and certain types of ointments.
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Q Is the product protected from oxygen?
A Bag-on-Valve aerosol is a one way system where nothing can get in, neither through the bag nor the valve. Not even oxygen.
