"Water-based aerosols"

Correspondence, reports, and minutes of meetings, concerning the introduction of water-based butane pressure-pack systems (to reduce the cost of formulations), a development already well-advanced in the USA. A report to the Managing Director by R M Mumford, "Pressure Pack Formulations - Cost Reductions" (1 March, 1962) notes that "In the USA, S C Johnsons have been selling 'Glade Mist' air fresheners since about November 1961".

"Tieing international aerosol knot," Chemical Week (10 February, 1962), pp. 55-57 - copy article announcing licensing agreement between Powr-Pak Inc (Bridgeport, Connecticut), Aerosol Packaging Co Ltd (Bracknell, Berks, UK), Aerocide Dispensers Ltd (Toronto), and Rochester Aerosol Corporation (Rochester, Michigan). Passage marked (p. 56): "Aerosol Packaging could deliver aerosol products to Germany for less than it would cost to make them there."

15 March, 1962. Minutes of Meeting, Managing Director's Office, Berkhamsted, "to consider matters regarding water-based formulations for pressure packs".

23 March, 1962. Minutes of Meeting, Managing Director's Office, Berkhamsted, "to consider water-based formulations for pressure packs".

6 April, 1962. Minutes of Meeting, Managing Director's Office, Berkhamsted, "to consider water-based formulations for pressure packs".

1961-1962

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