50 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
The Argentine Republic has an “aerosol tradition”.
For almost 50 years, Argentina has been manufacturing packaged products in aerosol packaging. Simultaneously, the manufacturing of aerosol components was developed –metallic containers (aluminum and tin plate), valves, propellants, and actives.

LATIN-AMERICAN LEADERSHIP
Argentina produces around 55% of Latin-American aerosols.

AEROSOL CULTURE OF THE PEOPLE
In the worldwide ranking of per capita aerosol consumption, Argentina is among the first five positions.
The local aerosol industry covers competitively the domestic demand.

INCREASING PRODUCTION
Aerosol production is around 390 million/year, but the sustained increasing trend stopped due to critical factors of the economy of the country; especially during 2001/2002.

TRADITIONAL EXPORTERS
Argentina exports finished aerosols and components (aerosol parts) as well. For example, the country exported 60, 80, and 110 millions of finished products in 1999, 2000, and 2001, respectively.

Finished aerosols and parts (components) are exported to South America, Central America, North America, and also to countries outside this zone like South Africa, Korea, New Zealand, and others.

GLOBALIZATION FAVOURED THE ARGENTINE AEROSOL INDUSTRY
In order to recognize the competitive and comparative advantages of the Argentine aerosol industry, the main multinational corporations of the sector chose to establish their regional operations in Argentina.

HIGH INSTALLED CAPACITY TO COVER A HIGHER DEMAND
The high capacity of the main sectors of the Argentine aerosol industry is the following:

Tin plate containers: +400 millions/year (4 manufacturers)
Aluminum containers: + 320 year/year (2 manufacturers)
Valves: +1000/millons/year (4 manufacturers)
Propellants: Argentina has natural resources of hydrocarbon gas, used to cover domestic requirements, and to export gas.
The main propellant gas used by the aerosol industry is a hydrocarbon derivative (in fact, it is a mix of isobutane and propane). Other propellants (like fluorochemicals) are being developed or are already being used in formulations with hydrocarbons.