Yes, the glass dropper bottle can be used repeatedly if hygiene principles are followed. Before each new filling, the bottle, dropper and cap must be thoroughly cleaned and then disinfected using a suitable alcohol, for example IPA 99 % isopropyl alcohol or ethanol 96 % denatured plant-based. Only after the packaging is completely dry is it appropriate to refill it with a new product.

First remove the residues of the original product by rinsing with a suitable solvent (for example warm water with a mild detergent, depending on the type of filling). Then rinse the individual parts of the packaging thoroughly with clean water and let them drain. After mechanical cleaning, disinfection is important – we recommend rinsing the inside of the bottle and the dropper with alcohol (IPA or ethanol), which helps to reduce the microbial load. After disinfection, let all components dry completely in a clean, dust-free place.

The dropper bottle with dropper is ideal for products where drop-by-drop or low-quantity dosing is required. In practice it is used mainly for facial and body oils, intensive serums, concentrated active ingredients, aromatherapeutic blends, special local preparations or test formulations. When choosing the filling, it is important to take into account the recommendations of the raw material manufacturers and the compatibility of the composition with the packaging used.

If you decide not to reuse the packaging, we recommend recycling it according to the type of material specified in the product parameters. The glass dropper bottle itself can, after emptying and basic rinsing, be sorted into the container intended for glass (usually green or white, depending on the local sorting system). Plastic or combined closures and droppers are sorted separately according to the material designation into the corresponding type of packaging plastic. Before throwing it into the container, it is advisable to remove coarse product residues to facilitate recycling.

The easiest way is to use the advanced filter in the relevant packaging category. After clicking on the category at the top of the page, you will find the option to filter the range according to several parameters – specifically by type of neck, size, colour and material. Thanks to this, you can quickly narrow down the selection to bottles, dropper bottles, jars or other containers that best match your formulation and the required dosing method.

Before the final introduction of the packaging into production, we recommend preparing a small test batch and filling the bottle with a representative sample of the product. Monitor the sealing of the cap and dropper, the stability of consistency, colour and fragrance, and any changes to the surface of the glass or plastic components during storage. It is also important to verify the comfort of dosing and whether the dropper provides the required precision and amount of application. On the basis of these tests you will verify the compatibility of the packaging with the specific formulation.