Abstract: An actuator mechanism for an aerosol container of a type including a chamber for holding fluid under pressure has an outlet opening disposed in the container and a valve attached to the container for controlling the flow of fluid from the opening. The actuator mechanism includes a cap having an outlet opening on one side thereof, which cap is attached to the container adjacent to the outlet opening of the container. An actuation structure is provided for selectively causing fluid to be dispensed from said chamber and out through the outlet opening of the cap upon reciprocation of the actuation structure with respect to the container. The actuation structure includes a nozzle for permitting fluid to be sprayed therethrough. The nozzle is aligned with the outlet opening in the cap. A stem is operatively attached to the nozzle and to the valve for communicating fluid from the container chamber, through the valve and the nozzle when the valve is open.