Afa debuts Flairosol™ propellant-free spray technology at Interpack 2011

Afa Dispensing Group (Afa) announces the launch of Flairosol™, its unique, environmentally-friendly, air-based dispensing solution that bridges the performance gap between trigger sprayers and traditional aerosol cans.

Based on Afa’s revolutionary proprietary Flair® technology platform, Flairosol consists of a reusable dispensing head and an all-plastic bag-in-bottle container. The technology works by bringing a small, metered amount of the liquid under pressure at the moment of use, releasing a consistent and fine mist-like spray.Available in volumes from approx. 150 ml to 1 liter, Flairosol offers a spray performance comparable to that of aerosol cans. Flairosol comes in two executions, each with dedicated spray characteristics relevant for specific use - either a (timed) continuous spray or a predefined metered dose.

Flairosol is VOC-free for improved environmental performance and provides safer, non-pressurized packaging as no propellant gases are used. The absence of propellant gases significantly simplifies the filling process and supply chain, therefore bringing down these related costs.

Besides these cost advantages, packaging developers will appreciate the fact that Flairosol offers great differentiation opportunities, which will help them to enhance their brands.

The all-round performance characteristics make Flairosol ideally suited for a variety of B2B and consumer applications – from household chemicals (e.g. air fresheners) to industrial applications (e.g. silicone lubricants) and personal care products (e.g. hair spray). Flairosol is especially interesting for those product applications under pressure due to increased regulations on aerosol packaging.

“Due to increasing government pressure, customers are looking for a dispensing technology that offers the functional benefits of aerosols, in a more eco-friendly, cost-effective and easy-to-use format. We believe Flairosol offers all this and more to brands – including new opportunities in terms of packaging design, and increased customer loyalty through purchasing refills,” comments Dennis Stevens, Executive VP - Business Development at Afa Dispensing Group.