Ambre Glass Bottle, Glossy Gold White Pump, 10 ml

This amber glass medicine bottle with a capacity of 10 ml and a white and gold pump is used for filling and dispensing liquid cosmetic products that are applied in small amounts. The amber glass limits the passage of light, so it protects contents that are sensitive to sunlight, for example facial serums, facial oils, concentrates of active ingredients or small batches for testing a formulation. The pump replaces both the dropper and unscrewing the cap. One press always releases approximately the same dose, the contents do not touch your fingers and the bottle stays closed. The set is supplied as a ready-made pair, so the bottle and the pump fit together without any need to search for a closure.

What it is suitable for

• Serums and concentrates – water-based and oil-based serums, where only a few drops are applied per use and accurate dispensing matters.
• Facial and nail oils – liquid oil blends with lower viscosity, which the pump can draw up.
• Samples and travel packs – the 10 ml volume corresponds to a trial size of a product or a small travel pack.
• Test batches – when fine-tuning a new formulation, it is enough to mix a small amount, fill the bottle and observe how the product behaves in real packaging.

Dispensing and working with the pump

The pump has a white and gold glossy head and is made of plastic (PP) and aluminium. One press delivers approximately 0.14 ml. The dip tube is longer than the bottle and is shortened before fitting so that it ends just above the bottom. The contents can then be used up without tilting the bottle.

Before first use, press the pump several times until the dip tube and head fill and the dose settles. The pump is designed for liquid to slightly viscous products. Thick gels, creams and butters do not belong in this type of packaging, as the pump will not draw them up or will become clogged. With products containing particles (scrub particles, undissolved pigments), the valve may jam.

Nominal and total volume

The nominal volume of 10 ml is the amount the bottle is intended for in normal filling. The total brimful volume stated in the parameters is the physical volume of the glass up to the neck and is higher. The difference is a reserve for the dip tube and the pump body, which take up part of the space once fitted, and for slight expansion of the contents when the temperature changes. For this reason, fill up to the nominal volume, not to the brim. An overfilled bottle will overflow when the pump is screwed on and the thread will be soiled.

Good to know

The set is declared suitable for contact with cosmetic products; you can find the declaration of conformity with the product. Only the glass bottle on its own has a certificate for direct food contact. The pump does not have one, so the set as a whole is intended for cosmetics.

Before first filling, wash the bottle, rinse it, disinfect it with isopropyl alcohol or ethanol and let it dry completely. Rinse the pump with clean water and let it drain. Residual moisture inside would dilute the first dose. The glass withstands repeated cleaning and hot water, but not a sudden change in temperature. For this reason, do not pour hot liquid into a cold bottle. The pump contains plastic parts, so with concentrated essential oils or products with a high proportion of solvents, check that the material does not soften over time and that the seal does not leak.

The bottle can be reused. After the contents are used up, rinse the pump thoroughly, otherwise residues in the dip tube will dry out. An empty glass bottle belongs in glass recycling; the pump is made of plastic and metal and is sorted separately.

Closures with the same neck type and other ready-made bottle and closure combinations can be found in the Handymade range. If you make your own combination, we recommend checking the tightness, the dispensing and the behaviour of the packaging with your specific formulation.

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