Yes, the packaging can be reused if hygiene principles are followed. However, before each new filling, the bottle and the sprayer must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected in order to minimise the risk of microbial contamination and the impact on the stability of the new formulation. For disinfection, we recommend using, for example, isopropyl alcohol IPA 99 % or plant-based ethanol Ethanol 96 % denatured, and it is important to allow the packaging to dry completely after application of the disinfectant.

The sprayer should first be disassembled into its accessible parts (top part, pump mechanism, dip tube) and rinsed with lukewarm water and a mild cleaning agent suitable for laboratory and cosmetic equipment. The internal parts can then be rinsed through with a small amount of suitable alcohol and left to air-dry. When reassembling, it is important to check whether the sprayer seals correctly and creates an even mist – first with clean water, and only then with your product.

The glass medicine bottle with sprayer is suitable for smaller trial batches of spray products, for example facial mists, toners, hair tonics or aromatherapeutic sprays. It enables you to test not only the formulation itself but also the method of application, the spray pattern and the subjective feeling during use. When developing new products, we recommend preparing several test samples with different concentrations of active substances and monitoring how the contents behave in contact with the packaging during storage (change in fragrance, colour, clarity or viscosity).

If you decide not to reuse the packaging, we recommend recycling it in accordance with local waste-sorting rules and with the information given in the product parameters. The glass bottle can usually be placed in the glass container after any product residues have been removed. The plastic sprayer (top part and mechanism) is sorted into the appropriate plastic container according to local requirements. Before disposal, it is advisable to rinse the packaging to minimise any remaining cosmetic product in the waste.

To select suitable packaging, you can use the advanced filter located at the top of the page after clicking on a specific packaging category. It allows you to filter products clearly according to several parameters – for example by type and size of neck, total volume or size, colour and material. This enables you to quickly find bottles, medicine bottles, jars or other containers that will best match the character of your formulation and the desired method of application.

When filling, it is important to work in the cleanest environment possible and to use appropriate tools (funnel, measuring cylinder or dosing device) in order to minimise contamination of the neck and thread of the packaging. Before filling, the bottle must be clean and disinfected; the use of alcohol such as IPA 99 % or Ethanol 96 % denatured is recommended, followed by complete drying. After filling the packaging, it is advisable to check the sealing of the sprayer and perform a trial dosing to verify that the product is applied evenly and without leakage around the closure.