The surface of tin cans usually has a silvery-white luster, while aluminum cans often have a silver-gray or bright silver luster. The surface of aluminum cans is smoother and more reflective.

Tinplate sheet is also used to manufacture aerosol cans, which are commonly used to store and dispense sprays, pesticides, detergents and other chemical products. Aerosol cans need to withstand internal pressure, and the mechanical strength and anti-corrosion properties of tinplate sheet make it an ideal material choice.

The impact of the use of aerosol tin cans on the environment is one of the main reasons for many countries to implement bans. The propellants and packaging materials in aerosol tin cans will pollute the atmosphere, soil and water sources, seriously threatening the ecological environment.

Aerosol tin cans are prohibited from loading: 1. Flammable and explosive substances, 2. Corrosive chemicals, 3. Toxic substances, 4. Reactive substances, 5. Radioactive substances, 6. Food and drug ingredients, 7. Other special substances (strong magnetic substances, biological agents).

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) require that products such as tin aerosol cans must be labeled with warning signs to alert consumers to the risks of use.