Yes, the glass bottle can be used repeatedly if hygiene principles are followed. Before each new filling, the packaging must be thoroughly cleaned and then disinfected with a suitable alcohol-based preparation, for example isopropyl alcohol IPA 99 % or plant-based ethanol Ethanol 96 % denatured. A container prepared in this way is suitable for reuse for cosmetic and technical formulations according to your needs.

Before first use, we recommend mechanically washing the bottle (for example with warm water and a suitable cleaning agent), rinsing it thoroughly, allowing it to dry and then disinfecting it with alcohol, for example using the products IPA 99 % or Ethanol 96 % denatured plant-based. Such a procedure helps to reduce the microbial load and prepare the packaging for filling with the final product.

When choosing a closure or dropper, it is important to follow the neck type specified in the product parameters. On the website you will find screw caps, droppers, spray pumps and other applicators that are directly linked to specific bottles. All combinations created on Handymade are tested and functional; nevertheless, we recommend carrying out your own test of sealing, dosing and behaviour of the packaging in contact with your specific formulation.

If you decide not to use the packaging any longer, we recommend recycling it responsibly in accordance with the information given in the product parameters. The glass part of the packaging can generally be placed in a container designated for glass, while the plastic closure or dispensing component must be sorted according to the type of plastic. Before recycling, it is advisable to empty the packaging and remove product residues in order to facilitate the recycling process. Always follow local waste-sorting regulations.

To make it easier to choose the packaging, you can use the advanced filter located at the top of the page after clicking on a specific category of packaging material. In the advanced filter it is possible to combine several parameters at once – in particular the neck type, size, colour and material. In this way you can quickly select bottles, medicine bottles, jars or pots that will best meet your product and technological requirements.

Yes, the glass medicine bottle is also very practical for small test series, laboratory samples or stability studies. Thanks to precise dosing when using a dropper or another applicator, you can comfortably test various formulas and compare their properties in the same type of packaging, which you can later also use for the final product.