What To Know Before Ordering Custom Glass Bottles in Bulk

Glass bottles are de rigueur for certain product that cannot be packaged in any other kind of bottle. Ordering custom glass bottles in bulk is not as easy as it may seem when you go to a website or to a manufacturer. There are many factors that you need to keep in mind before you place the order.

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Glass offers unique properties that make it the favored material for bottles, apart from the fact that it has been around for absolutely ages – since glass was discovered, glass bottles have been in existence. Among the qualities and benefits of glass are that it

· Is recyclable.

· Is inert.

· Has excellent barrier properties.

· Is easy to clean and sterilize.

· Is non toxic.

· Does not react with any chemicals or solvents.

· Is sustainable.

Glass does break and is heavy, but you can now get Borosilicate glass that is more impact resistance and treated glass does not result in sharp and dangerous shards. Different types of glass include:

· Type I or neutral glass can even be used for acid, neutral or slightly alkaline products in the pharmaceutical industry. This is a very durable glass.

· Type II is a sodium-calcium glass used for acid and neutral products.

· Type III has low alkaline content and is used for dry powders and non-aqueous preparations. It is the least durable and is soda-lime glass.

· Yellow amber glass is used for many pharmaceutical and chemical preparations as it offers protection against ultraviolet rays.

Glass can be custom designed and shaped. It can also be painted, etched or take various labeling options as well as a variety of closures.

Before ordering custom glass bottles in bulk, contact M. Jacob & Sons. We can guide you regarding sizing, specifications and closures for your glass bottles. We can also provide a variety of closures that will be right for your bottles. We offer competitive pricing and timely deliveries along with unique packaging products.