Aluminium Bottle, Black Spray with Matte Silver Collar, Smoky Overcap, 200 ml

A ready-made set combining a 200 ml aluminium bottle with a black mini trigger sprayer with a matte silver collar. The bottle and the closure share the same 24/410 neck finish, so they fit together without any trial and error. Aluminium does not let light through, so the contents are protected from light for the whole period of use. Compared with glass, the bottle is much lighter and does not break when dropped, which you will appreciate for products that travel in a handbag or on trips.

The set is intended for liquid, thin cosmetic products that are applied by spraying: toners, hydrosols, refreshing body and face sprays, hair tonics, detangling sprays or alcohol-based products. The bottle and the sprayer are both declared suitable for contact with cosmetic products, and the declaration of conformity is available with the product. The set is not declared for contact with food.

What it is suitable for

• Face toners and hydrosols – the sprayer disperses the aqueous solution into fine droplets, so application is even and your hands never touch the contents.
• Body and refreshing sprays – the 200 ml volume lasts through longer use, and the aluminium bottle will not break when you carry it with you.
• Hair mists and leave-in conditioners – aqueous or only slightly thickened solutions are sprayed onto the lengths of the hair without running.
• Alcohol-based products – the opaque bottle and the black plastic parts of the sprayer keep light-sensitive contents in the dark.

How the set dispenses

The sprayer works mechanically, without a propellant. One press releases approximately 0.12 ml of the contents, so a full bottle gives you well over a thousand doses. This kind of dispensing is economical with active toners and more expensive hydrosols, where it pays to apply a small amount more often. The dip tube reaches the very bottom of the bottle, so almost all of the contents can be used up. If the dip tube is too long and prevents the sprayer from being fitted correctly, shorten it to the required length with a sharp knife.

The mini trigger sprayer is built for thin liquids. Thickened toners, gel textures or products with a higher proportion of oil spray poorly, the stream is uneven and the nozzle becomes clogged over time. We recommend checking suitability with your specific formulation in advance on a small quantity.

Filling and volume

The nominal volume of 200 ml is the quantity the bottle is designed for in normal filling. The total brimful volume, that is, the physical volume up to the neck, is slightly larger and you will find it in the parameters. The difference between the two values is a reserve for the dip tube and the valve of the sprayer, and for the expansion of the contents when the temperature changes. The bottle is filled up to the nominal volume, never to the brim. If it is overfilled, the contents are pushed out through the neck when the sprayer is screwed on, or leak out when warmed.

Before the first filling, rinse the bottle and the sprayer, disinfect them with isopropyl alcohol or ethanol and leave them to dry completely. After disinfection, pump the sprayer several times with clean water to flush any remaining disinfectant out of the dip tube and the valve, and leave it to dry again.

Good to know

• Reuse – the bottle and the sprayer can be used again after thorough washing and disinfection. When you change the formulation, it is better to replace the sprayer, as remnants of the old scent or oil are difficult to remove from the dip tube.
• Essential oils and fragrance compositions – for scented sprays with a high proportion of fragrance composition, we recommend a trial fill and a check of the sprayer after a few weeks.
• Deformation of the packaging – aluminium is softer than glass, so strong squeezing or a fall onto an edge may dent the bottle. This does not affect tightness as long as the neck remains undamaged.
• Other closures – other closures with a 24/410 neck finish from the Handymade range also fit the bottle. If you make your own combination, check the tightness and dispensing with your specific formulation.
• Recycling – the aluminium bottle belongs in metal collection, while the sprayer is made of plastic and an aluminium collar and is sorted separately.

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