White plastic bottle, matte white flip-top, 250 ml

White plastic bottle with flip-top cap with a volume of 250 ml is a ready-made combination of container and closure for liquid and semi-liquid cosmetics dispensed by squeezing the bottle. Particularly suitable for shampoos, shower gels, liquid soaps, conditioners and body lotions.

The bottle is made of PET, making it lightweight and shatterproof. In the shower or when travelling, this is a practical advantage over glass. The white wall conceals the contents and blocks light. The matte white cap opens and closes with one hand and stays attached to the bottle so it cannot be lost.

How the set dispenses

The flip-top cap has a small dispensing opening that closes by snapping the lid shut. Simply squeeze the bottle gently and the amount dispensed can be estimated accurately directly into the palm.

Works best with medium-viscosity products that slowly flow toward the neck on their own. Very thin, watery liquids flow through the opening quickly and are harder to control. Thick creams and butters are difficult to push through the opening and residue tends to remain on the walls.

Suitable for products such as

• Shampoos and conditioners – the 250 ml volume matches standard hair care packaging and squeeze dispensing is the established method for these products.
• Shower gels and liquid soaps – products frequently opened with wet hands. The cap can be flipped open with a thumb and the container can withstand a drop.
• Body lotions and light emulsions – more fluid O/W emulsions that flow toward the neck on their own.
• Body and massage oils – the small opening makes it easier to dispense in smaller amounts.
• Facial cleansing gels and makeup removers – where the product is applied to the palm or to a cotton pad.

Nominal and total volume

Packaging specifies two volumes. Nominal volume is the quantity the bottle is designed for under standard filling conditions. Total brim-fill volume is the physical capacity up to the neck and is slightly larger. The difference provides a margin for the cap and for expansion of the contents with temperature changes.

The bottle should therefore be filled to the nominal volume, not to the brim. Overfilling may cause the product to leak around the closure after capping or when heated, contaminating the thread and the label. Exact values are listed in the product parameters.

What is worth knowing before filling

• Container preparation – before first filling, wash and rinse both the bottle and cap, disinfect with isopropyl alcohol or ethanol, and leave to dry completely. Residual moisture in the container places unnecessary strain on the product's preservation.
• Essential oils and solvents – PET tolerates standard fragrance concentrations in finished cosmetics. With a high proportion of essential oils, alcohol, or other solvents, we recommend testing with the specific formulation and checking whether the wall deforms or turns cloudy.
• On a white background, labels on transparent film are also clearly legible.
• Intended use of the set – both the bottle and cap are declared suitable for contact with cosmetic products. The food-contact certificate applies to the bottle alone; the set with the cap as a whole is intended for cosmetics.
• Recycling – PET is among the most easily recyclable plastics; the empty bottle is sorted into plastic waste.

Other closures with the same neck type (stated in the parameters) and additional ready-made combinations are available in the Handymade range. With a custom combination, we recommend verifying the seal, dispensing and container behaviour with the specific formulation.

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