Amber Plastic Bottle, Glossy Gold Black Pump with Smoky Overcap, 50 ml

This 50 ml amber plastic medicine bottle with a glossy black and gold pump is intended for cosmetic products that are dispensed in small doses: face serums, light emulsions, face and hair oils or liquid creams. The amber tint of the PET reduces the amount of light passing through, which helps protect contents prone to oxidation, such as products with vegetable oils or sensitive active ingredients. The plastic is lightweight and unbreakable, so the bottle holds up well in the bathroom, in a handbag and while travelling.

The pump with an 18/415 neck finish has a black head, a glossy gold collar and a clear smoky overcap that protects the head from dust and accidental pressing. The contents are dispensed without opening the packaging, fingers do not come into contact with the product, and only the amount you have not yet used remains in the bottle.

What the set is suitable for

• Face serums and concentrates – a small dose per press limits spillage and waste of more expensive products.
• Light emulsions and liquid creams – thin to medium-thick textures pass through the tube and head without much resistance.
• Face and hair oils – the amber bottle reduces light exposure and the pump allows you to dispense a small amount without drips running down the packaging.
• Moisturising and soothing products for the eye and décolleté area – the 50 ml volume suits products that are used up slowly and in small amounts.

Thick creams, body butters and products with solid particles (scrubs, products with microparticles) do not belong in this set. The pump will either fail to push them through or become clogged over time.

Dispensing and working with the pump

One press dispenses approximately 0.14 ml of contents. The exact amount depends on the viscosity of the formulation: the pump draws thinner products more smoothly, while thicker ones may need more presses before the system is primed.

After filling the bottle, screw the pump on firmly, remove the smoky overcap and press the head several times until the product starts to come out. The first presses only push air out of the tube.

Nominal and total volume

The nominal volume of 50 ml is the amount the bottle is designed for with normal filling. More would fit up to the neck, but this space is a reserve for the pump tube, the air cushion and possible expansion of the contents with temperature changes. The bottle is therefore filled to the nominal volume, not to the brim. If the bottle is overfilled, the contents are pushed out through the thread when the pump is screwed on, and the set will then leak.

Good to know

• Preparation before first filling – wash the bottle and pump in warm water with washing-up liquid, disinfect them with isopropyl alcohol or ethanol and leave them to dry completely. Pump clean water through the pump and air-dry it.
• Filling – pour in the contents once they have cooled to room temperature. PET does not tolerate hot filling and the bottle could become deformed.
• Material sensitivity – the bottle should not come into contact with aggressive chemicals. For formulations with a high proportion of essential oils, alcohol or organic solvents, we recommend testing in advance how the plastic behaves and whether the pump seals properly with your specific formulation.
• Reuse – after thorough washing and disinfection, the bottle can be used again. Pump warm water through the pump until clean water comes out, and leave it to dry. If the mechanism draws in air or is stiff after cleaning, replace it.
• Recycling – the bottle is made of PET and belongs in sorted plastic waste. The pump combines polypropylene and aluminium, so separate it from the bottle before disposal.

You will find closures with the same neck type and ready-made combinations of the bottle with other closures in the Handymade range. If you make your own combination, check the tightness, the dispensing and the behaviour of the packaging with your specific contents.

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