Aluminium bottle, gold pump, 225 ml

The aluminium bottle with a gold pump is a ready-to-use set for filling with liquid and medium-thick cosmetic products that are dispensed by pressing, without unscrewing the closure. Aluminium does not let light through, so the contents are protected throughout use. The bottle is also lightweight and does not break if dropped. The 225 ml volume suits products that are used daily and in small doses: body lotions, liquid soaps, shampoos, conditioners, massage or body oils and facial cleansing gels. The whole set is declared suitable for contact with cosmetic products, and the declaration of conformity is provided with the product.

The silver bottle with a black and gold pump looks finished even without any further modification. It is therefore used equally for your own bathroom cosmetics and for small batches for customers.

How to work with the set

The pump has the same neck finish as the bottle, 24/410, and the dip tube is long enough to reach the bottom. One press dispenses approximately 1 ml of product. That is enough for washing hands or for one portion of shampoo; with body lotion, the customer presses two to three times. After filling, screw on the pump and press several times to fill the tube. Only then does it dispense evenly.

The pump is designed for liquid to medium-thick textures. A thick cream, balm or high-viscosity gel is difficult to dispense through it, and with some formulations it does not work at all. Fill with a product that has cooled down to room temperature.

Nominal and total volume

The nominal volume of 225 ml is the amount the bottle is designed for under normal filling. The total brimful volume is the physical volume up to the neck and can be found in the parameters. The difference between them provides room for the dip tube and the body of the pump and for the expansion of the contents with temperature changes. The bottle should therefore be filled to the nominal volume, not to the brim. If overfilled, part of the product is pushed out through the neck when the pump is screwed on.

Good to know

• Preparation before first filling – wash the bottle and the pump, disinfect them with isopropyl alcohol or ethanol and leave to dry completely. Pump clean water through the tube and let it drain.
• Compatibility with the contents – for water-based, acidic or alkaline products, such as emulsions, toners or liquid soaps, we recommend checking how the packaging behaves with your specific formulation. The same applies to concentrated essential oils and products with a higher proportion of alcohol or solvents, which may affect the plastic parts of the pump.
• Reuse – after washing and disinfection, the bottle can be refilled. Rinse the pump with warm water, pump clean water through it several times and leave to dry. If residues of oil or solidified emulsion remain, the pump clogs and dispenses unevenly. When switching to a different type of product, for example from oil to liquid soap, repeat the cleaning, otherwise the residues will mix with the new contents.
• Other closures – closures with a 24/410 neck finish fit the bottle; you can find them in the Handymade range together with ready-made combinations. If you make your own combination, check the tightness and dispensing with your formulation.
• Recycling – the aluminium bottle belongs in metal waste. The pump combines plastic and metal, so separate it from the bottle before disposal.

Frequently asked questions