It's light sensitive. The amber bottle keeps it from being exposed to light that can harm it.
I was wondering myself why something so volatile would be sold in plastic jugs, the answer is it depends on the type of plastic.
recycled plastic
Yes, the bottles are made of plastic.
We recycle plastic water bottles because it doesn't break down from a solid
Acids are typically stored in glass containers because some acids will destroy plastic vessels.
plastic bottles
If strong bases are present in the glass-stopper bottles, they may react with the glass and etch it or change the concentration of the base. Hence plastic-stopper bottles are used for bases.
Acids are typically stored in glass containers because some acids will destroy plastic vessels or react adversely with them.
Beer Is Stored In A Glass Bottle Because, If You Stored It In Plastic You Could Taste A Plastic Taste Off It And Also Glass Get Colder Quiker Than Plastic.
well in a survival situation you should try to avoid reusing plastic bottles as they release chemicals into the water that can cause very serious problems. if you have to reuse plastic bottles, don't store for more than a day.
It is stored and sold in bottles of conventional industrial plastic - one of the few substances it does not dissolve. It cannot be stored in glass, of course.
In order to prevent the stored product from contamination as the plastic is most inert substance of this world.
It's light sensitive. The amber bottle keeps it from being exposed to light that can harm it.
It is stored in bottles
Plastic bottles are mostly recyclable
Most plastic bottles are a mix of new and recycled plastic.