Steel Aerosol Cans

Evergreen offers steel aerosol cans ranging from 4oz (118ml) to 30oz (887ml), with popular diameters including 112 (45 mm), 202 (52 mm), 205 (57 mm), 211 (65 mm), and 214 (70 mm). For a complete list of sizes and specifications, explore our Steel Can Specifications Section.

Necked-in (NI) and straight-sided (SS) refer to the shape of the aerosol can. Necked-in cans feature a tapered top and bottom, providing a sleek, modern profile. Straight-sided cans (also known as straight-walled) maintain a uniform diameter from top to bottom, offering a classic, traditional profile. Evergreen can supply steel aerosol cans in either style.

Steel aerosol cans can be supplied with different internal linings to protect against corrosion and ensure compatibility with the product formulation. Common options include:

• Epoxy-Phenol – Provides good anti-corrosion performance; widely used for cleansers, fresheners, paints, insecticides, hair sprays, and other home and personal care products.
• Epoxy-Amino – Offers strong adhesion and compactness; suitable for fresheners, paints, insecticides, hair sprays, and similar applications.
• Polyester – High water resistance and BPA-free; ideal for food and beverage products.
• Unlined – Recommended when the formulation is compatible with plain steel.

Evergreen supplies steel aerosol cans in all these lining options, customized to customer requirements.

Evergreen offers up to 8-color high-resolution printing for steel aerosol cans, enabling bold, vibrant designs that stand out on the shelf. Dome printing is also available, allowing your branding to extend onto the top curvature of the can. A variety of varnish finishes — including matte, glossy, and holographic — can be applied to enhance visual impact and create a customized look.

Steel aerosol cans are known for their durability and cost-efficiency, making them a reliable choice for industrial, automotive, and household chemical products. They offer strong pressure resistance and compatibility with a wide range of formulations. Steel cans also support 4–8 color printing and dome printing, allowing for creative branding that extends onto the can’s top curvature.

These codes refer to industry-standard pressure ratings for aerosol cans, set by regulatory bodies in the U.S. and the European Union. In the U.S., 2N is the lowest pressure rating, 2P is mid-range, while 2Q is the highest standard. In the EU, can pressure classes are labeled Type I, II, and III — Type I being the lowest, and Type III the highest — based on how much internal pressure the can must safely withstand. Evergreen supplies cans certified to the appropriate U.S. DOT and EU standards to meet the demands of every formulation.

If you require printed aerosol cans, then artwork proofing is a critical step in ensuring the printing is done perfectly on every can. Evergreen Resources collaborates closely with customers to ensure every design detail is perfect before moving into full production. Here's how we manage this process.

• Digital Artwork Proofing: After receiving your digital artwork file, our QA Lab conducts an initial review to check for any potential issues. The final digital proof is sent back to you for approval and signature. This step takes 2-3 business days.
• Color Range Boards: After receiving the digital artwork approval, we produce physical color range boards indicating the approved color limits to be sent for review and approval.
• Pre-Production Samples: We produce pre-production samples for final approval prior to mass production.

Artwork proofing and duplication can be a time-intensive process, so working with a supplier who can support this effort at scale is critical to any brand requiring printed cans.

Navigating aerosol packaging regulations can be complex, but by sourcing aerosol packaging from DOT and ISO-certified manufacturers, you can ensure that your products meet the strict requirements of the industry. All Evergreen aerosol facilities are ISO9001 and DOT-certified. FDA compliance testing is provided for food-grade products.