Quick Answer:The Dropping Bottle is a glass bottle for dispensing reagents, stains and indicators drop by drop, made in clear and amber glass in 30, 60, 125 and 250 ml sizes.
Last updated: 18 October 2026
Key Features
For drop-by-drop dispensing of reagents, stains and indicators.
Clear glass for general use; amber glass for light-sensitive reagents.
Capacities of 30, 60, 125 and 250 ml.
Interchangeable ground-glass joint for a leak-proof seal.
White enamel area for labelling.
Technical Specifications
Specification
Value
Capacities
30, 60, 125, 250 ml
Glass colour
Clear or amber
Stopper joint
Interchangeable ground glass
Labelling area
White enamel, matte
How It Is Used
The bottle holds a reagent or stain and releases it a drop at a time, for adding an indicator during titration or staining a microscope slide. Amber bottles protect light-sensitive chemicals, and the ground-glass seal limits evaporation between uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should the amber Dropping Bottle be used?
Amber glass is for light-sensitive reagents; the clear version is for general use.
