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Why are some types of medicine are kept in dark glass bottles instead of clear glass bottles?
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Some medicines are photoreactive and will deteriorate if exposed to extended direct lighting.
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Why can glass bottles store concentrated acid?
Because acid does not react with glass, glass isn't contaminated by anything, and if it is you can see it. Glass also is clear so you can see what kind of chemicals are inside. And used over plastic because some acids react with plastic and plastic is not as clear when it needs to be as thick as glass does.
Is SODIS just as effective with glass bottles as it is with clear plastic PET bottles?
Generally speaking, glass bottles will work for the SODIS process although they are much thicker walls and generally do not allow as much UV radiation through as thin walled clear plastic PET bottles which are the container of choice. The main disadvantages of glass bottles are the weight and the fact that they can break if dropped. They are also not as plentiful in the rural areas of developing countries where this process is being targeted at the household level. Another disadvantage is the lack of screw top lids found on plastic bottles. They are more difficult to cap and prevent leakage during the process.
How are glass perfume bottles made?
no
What happens to glass bottles?
Hopefully, they are recycled .
Is there air passage across the glass bottles with plastic caps?
No,there not
Why did Victorian pharmacists put medicine into glass bottles?
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Who would buy old glass medicine bottles?
collectors of unique or antiquated things...
When recycle glass it is common to sort bottles by colour but which colour is not common for sorting?
clear
Is the color of glass cola bottles green?
They can be green, yellow, brown, black, or clear/colourless.
Why should we use plastic-stoppered bottles for bases?
Strong bases can usually dissolve glass. Because bases are notorious for attacking glass, plastic-stoppered bottles are typically used instead.
Are old glass medicine bottles worth anything?
They could be. If you take it to a pawn shop it may be worth some dollars
When did they start putting coca cola into glass bottles?
They started with glass bottles.
Why can glass bottles store concentrated acid?
Because acid does not react with glass, glass isn't contaminated by anything, and if it is you can see it. Glass also is clear so you can see what kind of chemicals are inside. And used over plastic because some acids react with plastic and plastic is not as clear when it needs to be as thick as glass does.
Is SODIS just as effective with glass bottles as it is with clear plastic PET bottles?
Generally speaking, glass bottles will work for the SODIS process although they are much thicker walls and generally do not allow as much UV radiation through as thin walled clear plastic PET bottles which are the container of choice. The main disadvantages of glass bottles are the weight and the fact that they can break if dropped. They are also not as plentiful in the rural areas of developing countries where this process is being targeted at the household level. Another disadvantage is the lack of screw top lids found on plastic bottles. They are more difficult to cap and prevent leakage during the process.
Developer should be stored in A clear glass bottles B containers that block light C uncovered metal pans?
Answer is B
Where can one recycle glass baby bottles?
In order to recycle glass bottles, it is important you call or email your waste disposal service in order to find out how their glass is processed. You can also take your glass baby bottles to some supermarkets that will recycle glass.
How are glass bottles made?
no
