Yes, the packaging can be used repeatedly if hygiene principles are followed. Before each new filling, the bottle and cap must be thoroughly cleaned and then disinfected, for example using technical alcohol such as isopropyl alcohol or ethanol. For disinfection you can use the products IPA 99 % isopropyl alcohol or Ethanol 96 % denatured plant-based. Packaging prepared in this way is then suitable for refilling with a compatible product.

First, we recommend mechanically cleaning the packaging – rinsing it with warm water and an appropriate cleaning agent and thoroughly removing all residues of the original fill. It is then important to rinse the bottle and cap with clean water, allow them to dry thoroughly and only then disinfect. For final disinfection it is advisable to use an alcohol-based preparation, for example IPA 99 % isopropyl alcohol or Ethanol 96 % denatured plant-based. After the alcohol has evaporated, the packaging is ready for new filling.

If you decide not to use the packaging repeatedly, we recommend recycling it according to the type of material specified in the product parameters. The glass part of the packaging should, after rinsing off product residues, be placed in the container designated for glass. The cap, which is made of a different material, is sorted separately according to the designation in the parameter table – it usually belongs in the plastic container or in mixed waste if local separation rules do not allow its recycling. Before disposal it is always advisable to remove any product residues so that they do not affect the recycling process.

This type of glass medicine bottle is particularly popular for concentrated drop formulations – various serums, active solutions, treatment drops, toners or specialised solutions for external use. However, it is always necessary to verify the compatibility of the specific recipe with both the glass and the closure used, especially for products with a high content of active substances, acids or solvents. We recommend performing a test of the product’s stability and storage behaviour in this packaging before introducing it into routine use.

To make it easier to find suitable packaging, we recommend using the advanced filter located at the top of the page after clicking on the relevant category (for example bottles, medicine bottles or jars). In the advanced filter you can sort packaging according to several parameters – specifically according to neck type, size, colour and material. Thanks to this you can quickly choose packaging that best matches the properties of your formulation and the dosing method you plan to use.