Where to buy small storage bottles?

[MCB18]

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]

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

 

[Tel]

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]

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]

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

 

[GregY]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

LSS (Lab Safety Supply) has a huge selection.