Recycled Plastic Bottle, Black Pump, 250 ml

This is a ready-made packaging and closure set: a clear bottle made of recycled PET and a black plastic pump dispenser with the same neck type. Together they form a practical container for liquid and semi-liquid cosmetic preparations that are dispensed repeatedly without unscrewing – body lotions, liquid soaps, shampoos, shower gels, conditioners or facial cleansing gels in a volume of 250 ml.

The bottle is lightweight and shatterproof, making it suitable for the bathroom, shower and travel. Its transparency reveals the colour of the contents and how much product remains. The black dispenser creates a bold, contrasting look on the clear bottle, which makes it easier to achieve a uniform appearance across a product range and legible labelling. The set as a whole is declared as suitable for contact with cosmetics; declarations of conformity for both components are included with the product.

Why the set is practical

• Dispensing without contact with the contents – the dispenser delivers the product by pressing, without unscrewing and without dipping fingers into the bottle. This reduces the risk of contamination, the contents are used in a controlled manner and the packaging is suitable for products used daily over an extended period.
• Recycled bottle material – the bottle is made from recycled PET, which reduces the consumption of new plastic. The standard properties of a PET container are retained: low weight, shatter resistance and good dimensional stability.
• Same neck type – both the bottle and the dispenser have the same thread, so they fit together tightly. The dispenser can later be replaced by another closure with the same neck from our range.

What the set is suitable for

The dispenser works best with preparations of liquid to medium-thick consistency: body and facial lotions, light emulsions, liquid soaps, shampoos, shower gels, conditioners, cleansing gels and foams, massage oils. One press dispenses approximately 1 ml of product, which is a convenient dose for washing hands or a single application of lotion.

Less suitable are thick creams, butters and balms – the dispenser draws them with difficulty or not at all. Very thin aqueous solutions (tonics, hydrolates) can be dispensed, but a spray bottle is usually more practical for these. If the dispenser does not draw up after the first fill, the cause is usually either too high a viscosity or air in the tube – several empty presses will help.

Nominal and total volume

Nominal volume is the volume for which the bottle is designed for normal filling. Total volume to the top of the neck is somewhat larger. The difference is an intentional reserve: it is needed by the tube and body of the dispenser, which take up space in the bottle when screwed on, and expansion of the contents with temperature changes is also accounted for. The bottle should therefore be filled to the nominal volume, not to the brim – otherwise the product will be pushed out through the neck when attaching the dispenser.

Good to know

PET and product composition. PET tolerates aqueous preparations, emulsions, surfactant systems and common vegetable oils well. However, concentrated essential oils, blends with a high proportion of them and certain solvents can damage or cloud the plastic over time. For pure essential oils and their undiluted blends, glass is more appropriate; with scented emulsions and gels at normal fragrance dosages, problems generally do not arise. With a custom formulation, we recommend verifying the container's behaviour with the specific product.

Transparency and light. The clear bottle does not protect the contents from light. Preparations with light-sensitive substances (such as certain plant extracts, vitamins or unstabilised oils) should be kept away from direct sunlight, or a darker container should be chosen for them.

Dispenser tube. The tube is long enough to reach the bottom of the bottle and draw up the contents right to the end. If it bends during attachment, it can be shortened with a sharp knife so that it ends just above the bottom.

Tightness and transport. The dispenser is designed for dispensing, not for transporting a filled product. When shipping finished products, we recommend verifying the tightness of the joint and securing the dispenser against accidental pressing.

Heat. PET is not designed for filling with hot contents. Allow emulsions and gels to cool to room temperature before filling – hot material can deform the bottle.

Labelling. The straight cylindrical shape of the bottle provides sufficient surface area for a label. No label is needed on the black dispenser; the contrasting colour alone distinguishes the container from others in the bathroom.

Recycling. The bottle is made of PET, the dispenser of PP – separate the components before disposal and sort by material.

Other closures. Closures with the same neck type and other ready-made packaging + closure combinations can be found in the Handymade range. With a custom combination, we recommend verifying the tightness, dispensing and container behaviour with the specific formulation.

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