Standard Overview
FEA 219 is an industry standard issued by the European Aerosol Federation (FEA), defining the overall dimensions of monobloc aluminium aerosol containers with a 20 mm opening, together with their corresponding nominal brimful capacities.
The standard applies to containers manufactured in one piece (without welding, seaming or soldering), typically used in cosmetic, pharmaceutical and premium aerosol applications.
1. Scope and Application
FEA 219 applies to:
- Monobloc aluminium aerosol containers
- 20 mm openings compliant with FEA 215
- Ogival shoulder profiles
Valve closure is typically achieved using ferrules in accordance with FEA 210, forming a complete 20 mm aerosol system.
2. Key Dimensional Definitions
FEA 219 defines four characteristic dimensions that together form the commercial designation of the container:
- C2 – nominal brimful capacity (ml)
- De – nominal outside diameter (mm)
- H3 – nominal overall height (mm)
- H2 – cover seat height (mm)
3. Capacity and Dimensional Tolerances
FEA 219 establishes realistic production tolerances reflecting aluminium forming behaviour:
- Outside diameter De: −0.2 / +0.4 mm
- Overall height H3: ± 0.4 mm
- Cover seat height H2: ± 0.5 mm
Typical Nominal Dimensions
| Nominal brimful capacity C2 (ml) |
Filling volume V (ml) |
De +0.4 / -0.2 (mm) |
H3 ± 0.4 (mm) |
H2 ± 0.5 (mm) |
|||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| nom. | min. | max. | Liquefied gas | Compressed gas | |||
| 40 | 38 | 42 | 25 | – | 25.0 | 95.0 | 10.0 |
| 40 | 38 | 42 | 25 | – | 25.8 | 90.0 | 13.0 |
| 47 | 45 | 49 | – | 25 | 25.8 | 102.0 | 13.0 |
| 75 | 72 | 78 | 50 | – | 35.0 | 97.0 | 20.0 |
| 89 | 85 | 93 | – | 50 | 35.0 | 111.0 | 20.0 |
| 110 | 106 | 114 | 75 | – | 35.0 40.0 | 135.0 110.0 | 20.0 21.0 |
| 140 | 134 | 146 | 100 | 75 | 40.0 | 133.0 | 21.0 |
| 175 | 169 | 181 | 125 | 100 | 45.0 | 135.0 | 27.0 |
| 210 | 204 | 216 | 150 | 125 | 45.0 50.0 | 158.0 134.0 | 27.0 30.0 |
| 270 | 262 | 278 | 200 | 150 | 50.0 | 165.0 | 30.0 |
| 335 | 325 | 345 | 250 | 200 | 50.0 | 200.0 | 30.0 |
- De: Nominal outside diameter
- H3: Nominal overall height
- H2: Cover seat height
4. Relationship with Other 20 mm Standards
Relationship with Other 20 mm Standards
- FEA 215 – 20 mm opening geometry
- FEA 210/EN 14849 – valve ferrules for 20 mm systems
- FEA 421 – cap and cover seat reference diameters
These standards together ensure dimensional compatibility from container forming through filling and final packaging.
5. Practical Application Scenarios
5.1 Product Design and Selection
FEA 219 allows brand owners and packaging engineers to select container sizes based on both fill volume and ergonomic proportions.
5.2 Filling Line Compatibility
Standardised diameters and heights simplify changeovers on high-speed cosmetic and pharmaceutical filling lines.
5.3 Procurement and Multi-Sourcing
Specifying FEA 219 in purchasing documents ensures consistent container geometry across suppliers.
Download the Standard PDF
This document provides FEA 219, defining standardized dimensions for monobloc aluminium aerosol containers with a 20 mm opening. It specifies nominal brimful capacities, outside diameters, heights, and ogival shoulder profiles to support consistent container design and dimensional verification.
FAQ – Engineering & Purchasing
FEA 219 is not legally mandatory, but it represents widely accepted industry best practice for 20 mm aluminium aerosol containers. In cosmetic and pharmaceutical applications, it is often treated as a de facto reference to ensure dimensional consistency and interchangeability.
No. FEA 219 applies exclusively to monobloc aluminium containers. Steel aerosol cans follow different construction principles and are covered by EN standards such as EN 15007.
FEA 219 is defined specifically for ogival shoulder profiles, which provide predictable forming and sealing behavior. Other shoulder profiles may be used only by separate agreement and require validation of filling, clinching, and cap fit.
Yes. FEA 215 defines the 20 mm opening geometry that FEA 219 containers are designed to use. Without compliance with FEA 215, valve fitting and sealing reliability cannot be guaranteed.
Cover seat height determines the correct positioning of caps, overcaps, and decorative components. Incorrect H2 values often cause cap interference, poor visual alignment, or downstream packaging issues.
The tolerances are optimized for aluminium forming behavior and cosmetic requirements rather than being universally tighter. They reflect practical manufacturing capability while maintaining functional and visual consistency.
No. FEA 219 containers are designed for 20 mm systems and are not compatible with 25.4 mm valves or tooling. Attempting to mix the systems leads to sealing failures and equipment mismatch.
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