Plastic bottle, clear round, black ribbed pump, 28/410, 500 ml

A clear round plastic bottle with a capacity of 500 ml and a black ribbed pump dispenser is a ready-to-fill set for liquid and medium-viscosity cosmetic preparations that are dispensed repeatedly in small amounts. The transparent wall shows the contents and remaining volume, the ribbed pump head is easy to grip even with wet hands, and the entire packaging is lightweight and shatterproof — practical in the bathroom, in a salon, and for mail-order sales. It is particularly suitable for body lotions, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, liquid soaps, massage oils and micellar waters — products where customers appreciate convenient one-handed dispensing.

How the set works

The bottle has a 28/410 neck thread that the pump fits directly, so there is no need to search or test for closure compatibility. The pump draws the contents through a dip tube from the bottom of the bottle and delivers approximately 1.8 ml per press, which corresponds to a standard dose of body lotion or shower gel. Dispensing is repeatable, the contents remain sealed inside the bottle, and during use they do not come into contact with fingers, reducing the risk of microbial contamination.

The pump dip tube is supplied with extra length. Before the first fill, simply cut it at an angle so that it reaches just to the bottom of the bottle. It will then dispense reliably down to the last few millilitres.

Both the bottle and the pump are declared as suitable for contact with cosmetic products. The bottle alone additionally holds a food-contact compliance certificate; the pump does not, so the set as a whole is intended for cosmetics use.

Nominal and total volume

The nominal volume of 500 ml is the volume the bottle is designed for under normal filling conditions. The total brim-full volume is the physical capacity up to the neck and is slightly larger. The difference provides headspace for the pump dip tube, air above the liquid, and slight expansion of the contents with temperature changes. Always fill to the nominal volume, not to the brim — overfilling will cause the contents to overflow when the pump is screwed on.

Suitable contents

The pump works best with liquid to medium-viscosity preparations. Lotions, gels, shampoos, liquid soaps and oils dispense without issue. Thick creams, butters and products with larger particles — such as sugar or salt scrubs — will clog the pump or fail to prime it. Those belong in a jar with a lid.

Clear plastic does not protect the contents from light. For light-sensitive preparations — such as oils with a higher proportion of unsaturated fatty acids, preparations containing vitamins, or those with colour-active extracts — dark glass or storage away from direct sunlight is more appropriate.

For formulations with a high proportion of essential oils, alcohol or solvents, we recommend testing the packaging behaviour on a trial sample before batch filling. The plastic may absorb these components over time or become discoloured.

Good to know

• Reuse – once empty, both the bottle and the pump can be washed, disinfected and refilled. Flush the dip tube by pressing a few shots of clean water through the pump and allow to dry. When switching to a different type of product — for example from an oil to a water-based gel — thorough cleaning will prevent residue contamination.
• Labelling – the round bottle shape is suitable for a wraparound label or a smaller front panel label. Label dimensions can be found in the product parameters.
• Shipping – for mail-order sales, it is advisable to cover the neck with a tamper-evident seal before fitting the pump, or to ship the pump separately, to prevent the contents from being forced out during transit.
• Other closures – if a pump dispenser does not suit your needs, closures with the same neck type and other ready-to-use combinations are available in the Handymade range. When assembling your own combination, we recommend verifying the seal and packaging behaviour with your specific formulation.
• Recycling – both the bottle and the pump are made of plastic and, once emptied and rinsed, belong in sorted plastic waste.

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