<p>A spray can (11) has a protective device (1) mounted or mountable thereto. A spray nozzle (12) is mounted to an end of the can (11). A guard (3) is adapted to be disposed so distally spaced from the spray nozzle (12) as to define a gap (13) to accommodate a finger (14) of a user. This gap (13) enables operative contact with the spray nozzle (12) while the protective device (1) is mounted to the can (11).</p>
