Plastic bottle, clear 24/410, 500 ml

A plastic bottle with a nominal volume of 500 ml is designed for larger packaging of liquid cosmetics and household preparations. It is made from transparent PET, a lightweight plastic suitable for the bathroom, shower, and travel. The clear material also lets you see the colour and fill level of the contents.

Beyond cosmetics, the bottle is also suitable for technical use, for example for home-made cleaning agents or stock solutions in a workshop. The material is suitable for contact with cosmetic products; a declaration of conformity is available with the product.

What the bottle is suitable for

• Rinse-off cosmetics – shampoos, shower gels, liquid soaps, and bath foams where a larger volume is used and a lightweight plastic container is practical in the shower.
• Aqueous and mildly viscous preparations – tonics, micellar waters, hydrolats, body milks, and conditioners; the dispensing method is determined by the chosen closure.
• Bulk packaging – the larger volume is useful for refilling smaller bottles or storing your own bases and working solutions.
• Household preparations – cleaning sprays, dish soaps, or fabric fragrances, provided their composition is compatible with PET.

Nominal and total volume

Nominal volume is the quantity the bottle is designed for under normal filling conditions. Total brimful volume is the physical capacity up to the neck and is slightly larger. The difference between the two serves as a margin for the closure, the pump or sprayer tube, and for expansion of the contents with temperature changes.

Choosing a closure

Dispensing depends on the closure. Thin, aqueous preparations are typically sprayed, while thick gels and milks are dispensed with a pump or through a disc-top cap. Closures with the matching neck type (stated in the product parameters) and ready-made bottle-and-closure combinations are available in the Handymade range. For a custom combination, we recommend testing the seal, dispensing, and packaging behaviour with your specific formulation.

What's worth knowing

Preparation before filling. Before first use, wash the bottle with lukewarm water and a detergent, rinse thoroughly, and disinfect with isopropyl alcohol or ethanol. It must dry completely before filling so that residual water does not contaminate the product.

Heat sensitivity of the material. PET must be kept away from heat, as it may deform. Hot mixtures must therefore be allowed to cool down before filling. The bottle should not be sterilised by boiling or in an oven.

Light protection. The clear material does not protect the contents from light. Preparations containing light-sensitive ingredients should be stored out of direct sunlight, or a dark-coloured container should be chosen instead.

Labelling. The dimensions needed for label design are in the product parameters. Apply the label to a dry and degreased surface, ideally before filling or after thoroughly wiping down the filled bottle.

Reuse. The bottle may be refilled repeatedly after washing and disinfection, as long as the material remains clear, scratch-free, and undistorted. A damaged bottle should be disposed of in sorted plastic waste.

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