The dropper can be used repeatedly provided that you follow basic hygiene principles and that the material is compatible with your formulation. Before each new filling, we recommend carefully cleaning the dropper and then disinfecting it with an appropriate agent, for example isopropyl alcohol or ethanol. In our range you will find disinfectant raw materials such as IPA 99 % isopropyl alcohol or ethanol 96 % denatured plant-based, which are suitable for disinfecting clean, dry packaging components before refilling.

You can verify the compatibility of the dropper with the bottle according to the type of neck and the recommended combinations given directly next to the products. Before placing the final product on the market, always perform your own test – check the sealing when closed, the smoothness of dripping and any changes in the material when in contact with the specific formulation (especially with a high content of alcohol or essential oils). It is recommended to store the sample for several days under different conditions to verify the long-term behaviour of the packaging.

First, mechanically clean the dropper from residues of the original product using a suitable washing agent, rinse thoroughly with drinking water and allow it to dry completely. Then we recommend disinfection with an alcohol-based agent – for example with the products IPA 99 % isopropyl alcohol or ethanol 96 % denatured plant-based. After disinfection, allow the dropper to air out and dry thoroughly to minimise the transfer of residues of the disinfectant medium into your final formulation.

Before recycling, always first remove product residues by rinsing and allow the components to dry. Then follow the information about the material given in the parameters of the specific product on Handymade.com. Glass bottles usually belong in the glass container, plastic parts of closures and droppers in sorted plastic according to local rules. If the combination contains several materials (for example plastic, rubber, metal), it is ideal to separate the individual parts and place them in the appropriate collection containers according to the local waste sorting system.

To choose suitable packaging, you can use the advanced filter located at the top of the page after clicking on the relevant packaging category. In the advanced filter you can conveniently select parameters such as neck type, size, colour or material and thus display only those bottles, jars, dropper vials or closures that are suitable for your formulation. This procedure speeds up selection, simplifies pairing with dispensers and helps create a functional and visually uniform packaging line.