RS PRO 1L HDPE Wide Neck Storage Bottle

This lightweight and durable HDPE plastic bottle from our trusted and highly reliable own brand RS PRO is an ideal container for storing chemicals and liquids within a laboratory due to it's chemical resistant and leakproof design. These HDPE plastic bottles feature embossed measurements on the side, along with a wide neck to allow liquids to be transferred and stored with ease. These cost-effective plastic bottles also feature a screw cap to safely keep chemicals and liquids contained, reducing the risk of spillages and deterioration.

• Lightweight and durable HDPE (high-density polyethylene) design
• Embossed with measurements
• Chemical and acid resistant material, ideal for labware
• Leakproof container
• Screw cap for an airtight and leakproof seal
• Can store 1000ml liquid

HDPE bottles are commonly used to contain chemicals and liquids in a range of environments such as a laboratory. HDPE bottles are used as a cost-efficient container for a number of things such as:
• Antifreeze
• Alcohols
• Shampoo
• Acids
• Detergent

HDPE refers to High-Density Polyethylene, a high-density plastic commonly used in containers and packaging for milk bottles and detergents due to the chemical resistant and leakproof properties.

There is a variety of HDPE bottles available to suit a number of applications. The most common types are:
• Storage container - a cost-efficient way to safely contain harsh chemicals and liquids
• Wash bottle - widely used in laboratories to rinse glassware such as test tubes. They are squeezable and feature a straight-shooting nozzle
• Narrow neck - Ideal for pouring with greater control
• Wide neck - quicker and easier to fill

HDPE is widely accepted in many recycling centres as it can be broken down and manufactured to suit a range of applications. As HDPE is a non-biodegradable plastic, it is essential that it is recycled as it can take centuries for the properties to be broken down and decomposed naturally.