Glass bottle, vial, type B, cream pump, 100 ml

The glass bottle with cream dispenser is a ready-to-use set for cosmetics that should be dispensed hygienically. It consists of a bottle with a nominal volume of 100 ml and a black dispenser that delivers a small, consistently similar dose with each press. It is suitable primarily for facial and body lotions, liquid creams, serums and gels — products that are dispensed without scooping with fingers and without opening the packaging.

Glass is inert towards cosmetic formulations: it does not react with oils, alcohol or essential oils, and does not let fragrances escape. The dispenser also limits contact between the contents and air or hands, which helps keep the product clean throughout its use.

What products is the set intended for

The cream dispenser works reliably with contents that flow on their own towards the tube — that is, with liquid to medium-consistency textures.

• Facial and body lotions, liquid creams – emulsions that are easy to dispense, where a small dose promotes economical application.
• Serums and gels – water-based and gel formulations with active ingredients, where clean dispensing and a consistent dose matter.
• Oil serums and facial oils – glass handles oils well and the dispenser prevents spilling and oversized doses.
• Liquid cleansing products – cleansing gels and milks, provided they do not contain solid particles.

Less suitable are very thick creams, butters and balms that will not flow towards the tube, and products with exfoliating particles that may clog the mechanism. Thin, watery products such as toners will be dispensed as a stream rather than a mist. A spray bottle is better suited for those.

How the dispenser works

The dispenser draws the contents through a tube from the bottom of the bottle and releases them when the pump head is pressed. Before first use, the pump head needs to be pressed several times without dispensing until the mechanism is primed. The dose size per press is listed in the specifications. It is small, making it suitable for facial products. For body products, several pumps will be needed.

Nominal and total volume

Nominal volume is the amount the bottle is intended to hold under normal filling. Total volume to the brim is the physical capacity up to the neck and is slightly larger. The difference serves as a buffer for the dispenser tube mechanism and for expansion of the contents when temperature changes. The bottle should therefore be filled to the nominal volume, not to the brim.

What to know before filling

• Preparation – wash the bottle before first use, disinfect with isopropyl alcohol or ethanol and allow to dry completely. For the dispenser, pumping through some alcohol and letting it dry is sufficient.
• Hot filling – glass does not tolerate sudden temperature changes. Allow hot formulations to cool slightly before filling, or pre-warm the bottle. Fit the dispenser only after the contents have cooled down, to prevent moisture condensing underneath it.
• Labelling – labels adhere best to dry, degreased glass. Dimensions needed for label design are listed in the specifications.
• Other closures – closures with the same neck type (listed in the specifications) as well as other ready-made combinations are available from Handymade. With a custom combination, we recommend verifying the seal, dispensing performance and packaging behaviour with the specific formulation.
• Contact with cosmetics and food – both the bottle and the dispenser are declared suitable for contact with cosmetic products. Food-contact certification for direct food contact applies to the glass bottle alone. The dispenser does not carry this certification, so the complete set is intended for cosmetics only.
• Recycling – the bottle is sorted as glass; the plastic dispenser should be separated before sorting.

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