Glass roll-on, clear, black cap, plastic ball, 5 ml

The glass roll-on bottle with a volume of 5 ml applies liquid contents directly to the skin. The roller ball in the neck rotates as it moves and leaves a thin layer of oil or perfume, so you do not need to touch the contents with your fingers. The set consists of a bottle made of clear glass, a plastic roller ball and a black screw cap.

Clear glass shows the colour of the contents and how much is left. The small volume suits oil-based perfumes, samples and travel packs. All three parts of the set are declared suitable for contact with cosmetic products.

What it is suitable for

• Oil-based perfumes – the roller ball applies a small amount precisely to the wrist or neck, and the fragrance does not disperse into the surroundings as it does with a sprayer.
• Essential oil blends in a carrier oil – they are applied directly from the bottle, without dripping or measuring.
• Oil serums, lip oils and cuticle oils – the roller ball applies a thin layer even to a small area, and the bottle fits into a pocket or a cosmetic bag.
• Samples and test batches – 5 ml is enough to try a new recipe or fragrance before making a larger quantity.

The roll-on is intended for liquid contents, especially oils and oil blends. For very thin water-based or alcohol-based contents, we recommend testing in advance whether the roller ball leaks too much. Thick gels, creams and contents with solid particles, for example glitter or pieces of herbs, may block the roller ball.

Filling and dispensing

The bottle is filled without the roller ball; because the neck is narrow, this is easiest with a small funnel or a syringe. After filling, the roller ball is pressed into the neck until it fits firmly, and the bottle is closed with the cap, which protects the roller ball from dirt.

The amount that the roller ball transfers to the skin depends on the viscosity of the contents. A thinner oil is applied in a more generous layer, a thicker one in a thinner layer.

Nominal and brimful volume

The nominal volume is the amount the bottle is designed for under normal filling. The brimful volume is slightly larger. The difference serves as a reserve for the roller ball, which takes up part of the neck once it is pressed in. The bottle is therefore filled up to the nominal volume and the space above it is left empty.

Good to know

Before the first filling, wash the bottle, the roller ball and the cap, disinfect them with isopropyl alcohol or ethanol and let them dry completely. Otherwise, residual water would get into anhydrous contents.

The roller ball and the cap are made of polypropylene. For blends with a high proportion of essential oils or solvents, we recommend checking how the plastic parts behave after longer contact with the specific recipe.

Closures for the same neck and ready-made combinations are available in the Handymade range. If you choose your own combination, we recommend checking the tightness, dispensing and behaviour of the packaging with your specific formulation. After use, the bottle is sorted as glass, and the roller ball and the cap as plastic.

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