Glass Dropper, Glossy Silver, 56 mm

The silver glossy dropper, 56 mm is a closure for dispensing by drops for bottles with an 18/410 neck. It is suitable wherever the contents are dispensed precisely and in small amounts – from facial serums to oil blends through to tinctures. Compared to a standard cap, it allows you to take only as much product as needed for one application. The remaining contents stay in the bottle without unnecessary contact with air and fingers.

What the dropper is made of

The dropper combines several materials, each with its own purpose. The glass tube comes into contact with the contents – it is chemically resistant and does not react with oils or alcohol-based solutions. The soft silicone bulb is used for drawing up and dispensing the contents. The glossy silver aluminium collar covers the plastic thread, adds strength to the closure and gives the bottle an appearance that fits into product lines in metallic and cool tones. The figure 56 mm in the name indicates the length of the glass part, and the dropper is selected according to this to match the height of a specific bottle.

Key benefits

• Precise dispensing – the contents are dispensed drop by drop, which is important with concentrated serums, blends with essential oils or active ingredients where a small amount matters.
• Glass in contact with the contents – the part submerged in the product is glass. It does not alter the scent or composition of the contents and handles both vegetable and essential oils as well as tinctures.
• More hygienic use – the product is not scooped with fingers or poured through the neck; only the glass tube returns to the bottle.
• Metal appearance without the weight of metal – the aluminium collar looks like an all-metal closure, yet the entire dropper remains lightweight and suitable even for small gift sets.
• 18/410 neck – a standard thread size, allowing the dropper to be paired with various bottles with the same neck.

How the dropper works and which bottles it suits

The dropper is screwed onto the bottle in place of a cap. By squeezing the silicone bulb, air is expelled from the tube; on release, the contents are drawn up, and gentle squeezing again dispenses them drop by drop onto the skin, into the palm or into a product being prepared.

The length of the glass part should reach just above the bottom of the bottle. If the tube is too short, the last portion of the contents cannot be drawn up. If it is too long, it rests on the bottom and there is a risk of it snapping when the closure is tightened. For this reason, the dropper should always be selected according to the bottle height, not just the neck size.

Bottles with an 18/410 neck and ready-made bottle + dropper combinations are available in the Handymade range. With your own combination, we recommend checking the seal and the dropper's behaviour with a specific formulation, particularly with thicker oils and products with a higher proportion of essential oils.

Suitable for products such as

• Facial serums – water-based and oil-based serums where a few drops are dispensed per application.
• Facial, hair and nail oils – pure vegetable oils as well as blends with essential oils, applied locally or into the palm.
• Tinctures and alcohol-based extracts – the glass tube withstands contact with ethanol and dispensing by drops is the standard method of use for tinctures.
• Concentrated active ingredients – samples or small amounts of active ingredients dispensed in small quantities into a finished formulation.
• Essential oil blends – for aromatherapy, diffusers or for diluting into a carrier oil.

The dropper is not suitable for thick creams, high-viscosity gels or products with solid particles that could become stuck in the tube or could not be drawn up.

Good to know

Preparation before first filling. We recommend rinsing the glass tube before first use, or disinfecting it with isopropyl alcohol or ethanol and allowing it to dry completely. The silicone bulb need only be wiped on the outside – under normal use, the product should not enter the inside of the bulb.

Storage of the bottle with dropper. A bottle with a dropper should always stand upright to prevent the contents from entering the silicone bulb. When shipping finished products, we recommend securing the bottles against tipping, or closing them with a standard cap for transport and including the dropper separately.

Essential oils and solvents. Glass is resistant to them. The silicone and plastic parts do not normally come into contact with the contents. However, with products containing a high proportion of essential oils or alcohol, it is advisable to monitor whether the bulb changes in elasticity after prolonged use. If in doubt, we recommend testing with a specific formulation.

Repeated use. The dropper can be used repeatedly. Before refilling, it must be completely dry after washing, including the inside of the bulb.

Contact with cosmetics. The packaging is suitable for use with cosmetic products. A declaration of conformity is available with the product.

Recycling. The dropper consists of glass, silicone, aluminium and plastic. When disposing of it, separate the individual parts where possible and sort them by material.

Frequently asked questions