Where to buy small storage bottles?

MCB18 · 2025-08-14T11:56:46-0400

Question is in the title, where do I buy smaller storage bottles? I can easily find larger ones, 8 oz, 16 oz, 2l, etc.. but what if I’m looking for a smaller size? Currently, I’m looking for 100 mL bottles so that I can store H&W Control concentrate, as it oxidizes rapidly if it’s not in a completely full and sealed bottle. And unfortunately, I can’t make smaller amounts because making 100 mL already requires pretty small measurements.

Any ideas?

MsLing · 2025-08-14T12:43:26-0400

AliExpress. But postage may be too expensive. B&H also offers small bottles.

Tel · 2025-08-14T12:57:57-0400

Photographers’ Formulary carries a line of brown glass, black plastic, and clear plastic bottles

Edit: I see that much of B&H’s line is actually Photographers’ Formulary. Not sure which is cheaper...

grahamp · 2025-08-14T13:13:14-0400

Look up Lab Reagent Bottles on Amazon. I use 100ml orange bottles for my Part A concentrate for PC-512 Borax developer.

Not cheap, but you won't need to replace them, and if you are making test solutions you want a reliable storage container.

fgorga · 2025-08-14T13:18:33-0400

Amazon, lots of options... https://www.amazon.com/s?k=4+oz+amber+glass+bottles+with+lids

GregY · 2025-08-14T13:20:02-0400

MCB18 said:
Question is in the title, where do I buy smaller storage bottles? I can easily find larger ones, 8 oz, 16 oz, 2l, etc.. but what if I’m looking for a smaller size? Currently, I’m looking for 100 mL bottles so that I can store H&W Control concentrate, as it oxidizes rapidly if it’s not in a completely full and sealed bottle. And unfortunately, I can’t make smaller amounts because making 100 mL already requires pretty small measurements.

Any ideas?

Nalgene..... https://nalgene.ca/collections/containers

drew tanner · 2025-08-14T13:34:15-0400

US Plastics has about every size, shape, and material you can handle. I recently ordered several gallon black bottles at a fraction of what Datatainer bottles would’ve run, even including shipping.

aconbere · 2025-08-14T13:39:51-0400

grahamp said:
Look up Lab Reagent Bottles on Amazon. I use 100ml orange bottles for my Part A concentrate for PC-512 Borax developer.

Not cheap, but you won't need to replace them, and if you are making test solutions you want a reliable storage container.

I also use these in their 100ml form

EricTheReddish · 2025-08-14T14:07:56-0400

drew tanner said:
US Plastics has about every size, shape, and material you can handle. I recently ordered several gallon black bottles at a fraction of what Datatainer bottles would’ve run, even including shipping.

US Plastics has more variety than I can handle for sure... which specific sort of bottle did you order, if you don't mine my asking?

Billyjim · 2025-08-14T14:45:21-0400

MCB18 said:
Question is in the title, where do I buy smaller storage bottles? I can easily find larger ones, 8 oz, 16 oz, 2l, etc.. but what if I’m looking for a smaller size? Currently, I’m looking for 100 mL bottles so that I can store H&W Control concentrate, as it oxidizes rapidly if it’s not in a completely full and sealed bottle. And unfortunately, I can’t make smaller amounts because making 100 mL already requires pretty small measurements.

Any ideas?

You might try your local pharmacy. When I needed brown glass bottles, my local drug store ordered a case of 16 oz. brown glass bottles for me. The cost was very reasonable. I think it likely that a pharmacy will be able to get small bottles, which they commonly use to dispense drugs. You'll probably have the best luck at a local drug store as opposed to a national chain, but it still never hurts to ask

koraks · 2025-08-14T16:18:11-0400

IDK for your specific location. In my case, I just did some rooting on the web and located a business that sells glass bottles especially for cottage industry cosmetics, apparently. It's of no use if you're in the US, but surely, someone over there has come up with a similar idea.

Btw, I see mention of amber or brown glass. I understand that's the "technically correct" way of doing it, but it's never had my preference because it makes the contents so damn hard to see - especially the color. For developers in particular I find this suboptimal. A clear glass bottle stored in a dark cupboard, attic or cellar is every bit as good as a brown or amber bottle.

DREW WILEY · 2025-08-14T17:07:30-0400

LSS (Lab Safety Supply) has a huge selection.

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