Amber Plastic Bottle, Oil Pump, 30 ml

This set of an amber PET bottle with a volume of 30 ml and a plastic treatment pump is used to store and accurately dispense oil-based preparations. Amber plastic reduces the light that is harmful to facial and hair oils. The pump delivers a small measured dose with each press, so the oil does not drip wastefully and the bottle stays clean on the outside. The clear overcap covers the pump during storage and when carrying the bottle in a bag.

This bottle shape is called a medicine bottle, which describes only its narrow cylindrical shape with straight walls. The set as a whole is declared for contact with cosmetic products.

Suitable uses

• Facial oils and oil serums – one dose corresponds to the amount for a single application to the face, without overflowing.
• Beard oils and oils for hair ends – dispensed into the palm with one hand, with no unscrewing and no dropper.
• Oil blends with essential oils at a lower concentration – the dark packaging protects sensitive ingredients from light.
• Cuticle oil, body oils in travel size – 30 ml lasts for several weeks and the plastic does not break if dropped.

The 30 ml volume is also suitable for test batches. You can try a new oil serum formula in a smaller quantity and see how it behaves in normal use.

How the set works

The pump screws directly onto the neck of the bottle and, when pressed, draws the oil up through the dip tube into the outlet. One dose is approximately 0.18 ml, that is, a few drops. Thicker oils and blends with a higher proportion of butters pass through the pump with more difficulty, so check that your formula flows freely through the pump at room temperature. Do not use the treatment pump for water-based or alcohol-based preparations – the set is designed for oil-like consistencies.

When filling, take into account the difference between the nominal and the total volume. The nominal volume is the quantity the bottle is designed for under normal filling. The brimful volume is larger, because it includes the space up to the neck. This reserve leaves room for the dip tube of the pump and for the contents to expand when the temperature changes. Fill up to the nominal volume, never to the brim, otherwise the oil will overflow through the neck when the pump is fitted.

Good to know

Before the first filling, wash the bottle and the pump, disinfect them with isopropyl alcohol or ethanol and leave them to dry completely. No residual water should get into the oil preparation.

PET is lightweight and resistant to drops, but it is not suitable for long-term storage of undiluted essential oils or preparations with a higher proportion of solvents. Such contents can damage the plastic over time. Protect the set from heat and let hot oil phases cool before filling.

The amber bottle on its own has a certificate for direct contact with food. The pump and the clear overcap do not have one, so the set as a whole is intended for cosmetics. For food use, combine the bottle with a closure that has a separate food-contact certificate.

The bottle can also be used with other closures with the same neck type from the Handymade range. If you make your own combination, check that the closure seals properly and how it behaves with your specific formulation. Once empty, the bottle can be washed and refilled. Rinse the pump with warm water and a little cleaning product, and press it several times to clean the dip tube and the valve. Before disposal, unscrew the pump; the bottle goes in plastic recycling.

Frequently asked questions