Welcome to the home of the South African Aerosol Manufacturers' Association!

The Aerosol Manufacturers' Association of South Africa, (more commonly known as the AMA), is the voice of the South African Aerosol Industry. We act on behalf of the industry in a variety of issues such as legislation, education and setting of national standards amongst others.

Feel free to browse our site, where you will find lots of intersting and informative facts about aerosol products. You will also find useful data about the AMA, the companies operating in the South African aerosol industry, as well as some useful links offering a wealth of interesting and accurate facts for your school project, that book you want to write or merely to keep yourself enlightened on the familiar products that we all have come to love and appreciate over the years.

History of Aerosols

There is an interesting evolution of aerosol products from their humble beginings, to the great variety of products we know today. A brief timeline which outlines it's development is provided courtesy of the European Aerosol Federation.

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Benefit to Consumers

If you take a walk around your own home, you will find a number of aerosol products in almost every room, from the kitchen to the garage, and just about all the rooms in between. A summary of the most common benefits to you are listed here.

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Recycling of Aerosols

The various components that make up aerosol products consist of tin-plated steel, aluminium and plastic. All of which are recyclable. The steel can also be recycled numerous times. However, there are a few rules that must be strictly followed.

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Safety of Aerosols

The safety of aerosol products is a widely debated topic. However, the few incidents that have occured are due to misuse or abuse. We, the AMA strive to inform and educate consumers through this website. Here are some important facts for you to know.

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