Plastic jar 70/400, brown, 200 ml

The 70/400 plastic jar with a capacity of 200 ml is packaging for thick and semi-solid products applied with fingers or a spatula: creams, body butters, balms, masks and scrubs. The wide neck makes filling easy and ensures every last bit of the contents can be removed. The brown colouring reduces light transmission, which is appreciated by formulas containing vegetable oils, extracts and other light-sensitive ingredients.

The jar is made from PET, a lightweight plastic that won't shatter on impact the way glass would. This makes it suitable for the bathroom, travel and shipping finished products, where glass would add unnecessary weight and breakage risk. The packaging is also suitable for direct food contact, so it works well for herb blends, spices, teas and other home pantry supplies.

Why choose a brown PET jar

• Light protection – the brown colour limits the amount of light reaching the contents. Oils prone to oxidation and coloured extracts are better protected than in a clear container.
• Low weight and durability – PET won't break if dropped, which is practical for products used in the shower, around children or sold at markets.
• Easy filling – the wide neck allows thick butters and creams to be filled with a spoon, spatula or piping bag.

Suitable product types

The 200 ml capacity suits products used in larger amounts: body butters and creams, whipped butters, sugar and salt scrubs, hair masks and conditioners, clay masks, bath salts and cream soaps. For facial creams and eye preparations, where only a small amount is used at a time, a smaller size is more practical, as the contents come into contact with air and fingers every time the jar is opened.

Products containing water require reliable preservation in a jar. An open container with a wide neck is more vulnerable to contamination than a tube or pump bottle. With anhydrous butters and balms, take care not to introduce water from wet hands during use.

Nominal and total capacity

Nominal capacity is the amount the jar is intended to hold under normal filling conditions. Total capacity to the brim is the physical volume up to the neck and is somewhat larger. The difference provides a margin for the lid, any sealing insert and expansion of the contents with temperature changes. The jar should therefore be filled to the nominal capacity, not to the brim.

Lid and closure

Lids with the same neck type (listed in the product parameters) and ready-made jar-and-lid combinations are available in the Handymade range. With a custom combination, we recommend verifying the seal and the behaviour of the packaging with the specific formulation, especially for thinner emulsions and products intended for shipping.

What to know before filling

• Chemicals and solvents – aggressive chemicals and strong solvents are not suitable for this jar. For products with a high proportion of alcohol or essential oils, carry out a compatibility test on a single unit.
• Labelling – dimensions required for label design can be found in the product parameters. Labels adhere best to a dry, degreased surface, so apply them before filling or after thoroughly wiping the jar.
• Reuse – for personal use, the jar can be washed, disinfected and refilled. A scratched interior surface is harder to clean; such a unit is better discarded.
• Recycling – empty and clean jars should be placed in sorted plastic waste collection.

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