Amber Glass Bottle, Oil Pump, 100 ml

The glass medicine bottle with treatment pump, 100 ml, combines an amber glass bottle with an 18/410 neck and a plastic treatment pump with a clear overcap. Amber glass filters light and helps protect oils, oil serums and massage blends from light-induced oxidation. Each press of the pump dispenses a small, repeatable amount, so the oil can be applied to the face, hair or cuticles without spilling and without fingers touching the contents. The set is declared suitable for contact with cosmetics. Only the glass bottle on its own has a certificate for direct food contact; the set as a whole is intended for cosmetic products.

What the set is suited for

• Face and body oils – liquid vegetable oils and their blends, where a measured dose per press is valued.
• Oil serums – blends of carrier oils with oil-soluble active ingredients.
• Massage and aromatherapy blends – the 100 ml volume lasts for a long time and the pump dispenses exactly as much as is needed.
• Hair and beard oils – a small dose is spread between the palms and does not weigh the hair down.
• Nail and cuticle oils – for fine application, a single press is enough.

How the pump works

The treatment pump screws directly onto the neck of the bottle. The tube reaches almost to the bottom, so the contents can be used up almost completely without tilting the bottle. One press dispenses approximately 0.18 ml, which corresponds to a few drops. The clear overcap covers the pump head, protects it from dust and prevents accidental pressing during transport.

The pump is designed for liquid oils. Thin oils and light oil serums pass through it smoothly, while thicker oils are pumped more slowly. Solid butters and balms cannot be dispensed with it. When using the pump for the first time, press it several times until the tube fills.

Volume and filling

The nominal volume of 100 ml is the volume the bottle is designed for in normal filling. The brimful capacity given in the parameters is the physical volume up to the rim of the neck. The difference between them is a reserve for the pump tube, which raises the liquid level when the pump is screwed in, and for the expansion of the oil with changes in temperature. The bottle should therefore be filled to the nominal volume. A bottle filled to the brim overflows through the neck when the pump is fitted, and the oil soils the thread.

The easiest way to fill the bottle is with a funnel or from a container with a spout. The 18/410 neck is narrow, which limits spilling, but it requires calm, steady pouring.

Good to know

Before the first filling, wash the bottle, disinfect it with isopropyl alcohol or ethanol and leave it to dry completely. Residual water in an oil-based product promotes the growth of microorganisms and spoils the contents. It is enough to rinse the pump with clean alcohol and leave it to drain.

Glass withstands repeated washing and disinfection, so the bottle can be reused. It is best to avoid sudden changes in temperature, for example hot water on cold glass.

After washing, the bottle belongs in glass waste and the pump with the overcap in plastics. Closures with the same 18/410 neck finish and other ready-made combinations can be found in the Handymade range. If you combine a bottle and a closure yourself, we recommend checking the seal, the dispensing and the behaviour of the packaging with your specific formulation.

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