• From: Rhode Island, USA
  • Registered: 2012-05-15
  • Posts: 947

Topic: sample bottles

hi! i am new to this but i was just wondering are all sample bottles supposed to be glass? i work in research and i am thinking of decanting samples too as my collection is growing but i want to exchange samples. we throw a lot of 1-2ml plastic tubes and pipettes that are clean. wondering if i could use those and i will gladly give them away to others who wants them just send me a pm. those fit perfectly in test tube racks or just the cardboard boxes rack, easy for storing, i can give you those too if i have extras. glad i'm from US.

Conventionality is a refuge of a stagnant mind...Judith McNaught
  • From: Beyond the Sea
  • Registered: 2012-03-03
  • Posts: 1,359

Re: sample bottles

I heard that yes, it's best to store perfumes in glass not plastic as the perfume will interact with some plastics. I guess if you work in research and the equipment is sterile you can give it a try! What fun!

'Some people are settling down…some are settling…and some people refuse to settle for anything less than butterflies.'
  • From: Germany & Switzerland
  • Registered: 2012-04-16
  • Posts: 107

Re: sample bottles

You should be fine with your plastic vials for the sake of exchanging samples.  If, however, you want to decant and store a juice for a longer period, better go for glass.

Un parfum doit avant tout sent bon.  Guy Robert
  • Registered: 2011-05-11
  • Posts: 1,360

Re: sample bottles

For exchanging, plastic is ok  for long term storage, glass only.