Aluminium candle tin with clear lid, 115 ml

An aluminium tin with a transparent lid and a nominal volume of 115 ml is designed for filling solid and semi-solid cosmetic products and for pouring container candles. The interior of the tin is coated with an epoxy layer, so the contents do not come into contact with the aluminium and do not react with it. The transparent centre of the lid lets you see what is inside. This is appreciated with coloured candles, scrubs, or in retail where the customer should be able to see the product before opening.

What the tin is suitable for

A volume of 115 ml suits standard balms, ointments, body butters, sugar or salt scrubs, solid deodorants, and hair waxes. In a candle workshop it serves as a container for a smaller container candle with a single wick. Metal holds its shape, does not let light through the walls, and does not break in a parcel — an advantage over glass for mail-order sales and travel sizes.

• Epoxy layer – separates the contents from the aluminium, so the tin can hold products that would react with bare metal.
• Transparent lid – the metal rim holds its shape and seats on the neck; the plastic insert in the centre shows the colour and surface of the product.
• Shatter-proof – neither on impact nor in a parcel, making it a safer choice than glass for candles and travel sizes.
• Cosmetic grade – the packaging is intended for contact with cosmetic products; the declaration of conformity is available with the product.

Use in cosmetics

Before first filling, wash the tin and lid, disinfect with isopropyl alcohol or ethanol, and allow to dry completely. Products poured hot (balms, body butters, solid perfumes) should be poured into the tin and left to cool undisturbed so the surface sets level. Close the lid only after complete cooling; otherwise condensation forms on the plastic insert and leaves droplet marks on the surface of the product.

The transparent centre of the lid lets light through. Products sensitive to light — for example those containing essential oils, botanical extracts, or natural pigments — should be stored in the dark or packed in a container with a solid lid.

Use for candles

A wick with a sustainer tab is glued to the bottom of the tin, centred, and the wax is poured at the temperature recommended by the wax manufacturer. The wax level should remain below the neck to leave room for the lid and to prevent molten wax from reaching the rim during burning. Choose the wick size according to the tin diameter and type of wax. Before producing a larger batch, carry out a test burn and adjust the wick accordingly.

Good to know

• Nominal and total volume – the nominal volume is the volume for which the tin is designed under normal filling conditions. The total volume to the brim is larger; the difference forms the reserve for the lid and for expansion of the contents. Calculate raw material usage from the nominal volume.
• Fill weight – 115 ml corresponds to different weights depending on the density of the product. For solid butters and waxes, weigh the dose for one tin during the first batch and note it down.
• Reuse – after washing and disinfecting, the tin can be refilled. Wax residue from a candle is released with gentle warming. Do not remove it with sharp objects to avoid damaging the interior coating.
• Solvents and essential oils – for products with a high proportion of essential oils or solvents, we recommend checking the behaviour of the plastic lid insert in the finished formulation.

Further tins and lids with the same neck type and ready-made combinations are available in the Handymade range. For a custom combination, we recommend verifying the seal and the behaviour of the packaging with the specific formulation.

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