Laboratory Storage Bottle with Screw Cap

Quick Answer

This laboratory storage bottle with a screw cap is a general-purpose glass bottle for holding reagents, stock solutions, or distilled water on the shelf, with a resealable cap that keeps the contents contained between uses.

Description

A screw-cap storage bottle is one of the most basic and most used containers in any laboratory, providing a simple, resealable way to keep liquids organised and labelled on a shelf or in a cupboard. The glass body resists most common laboratory chemicals better than many plastics, while the screw cap gives a snugger, more repeatable seal than a loose stopper for everyday storage.

Because these bottles are used for everything from distilled water to prepared reagent solutions, keeping each one clearly labelled with its contents, concentration, and the date it was filled is essential good laboratory practice. A well-sealed screw cap also reduces evaporation of the contents over time, which matters for solutions where concentration needs to stay accurate.

Specifications

Applications

• Storing stock solutions and prepared reagents between laboratory sessions
• Holding distilled or deionised water for general laboratory use
• Organising and labelling chemicals on a storage shelf or in a cupboard
• General laboratory housekeeping and inventory storage

Care & Handling

• Label every bottle clearly with its contents, concentration, and fill date
• Make sure the screw cap is fully seated each time to prevent leaks or unnecessary evaporation
• Keep each cap with its own bottle rather than swapping caps between bottles holding different chemicals
• Store chemically incompatible substances separately, following your laboratory’s chemical storage guidelines
• Check the cap liner periodically, as some vapours can degrade the liner faster than the glass itself

Why Choose LabEquip

This storage bottle is part of our broader lab glassware range, letting you standardise your shelf storage across the lab. Combine it with reagents and apparatus from our chemistry lab equipment catalogue, and contact us for bulk institutional orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a laboratory storage bottle with a screw cap used for?

It is used to store liquids such as prepared reagents, stock solutions, or distilled water on a laboratory shelf, with the screw cap providing a resealable closure between uses.

Does the screw cap create an airtight seal?

A properly seated screw cap gives a good, resealable seal for general storage, reducing evaporation and contamination, though the degree of seal can depend on the cap liner’s condition and the specific chemical stored.

What sizes are these storage bottles available in?

Storage bottles of this type are supplied in a range of standard laboratory capacities; confirm the exact size you need at the time of enquiry.

Can I store different chemicals in bottles from the same batch?

Yes, but each bottle and its cap should be dedicated to one substance once filled, and incompatible chemicals should always be stored separately according to your laboratory’s chemical safety guidelines.

How should I label stored reagents?

Label each bottle clearly with the substance name, concentration where relevant, and the date it was prepared or opened, so anyone in the lab can identify the contents at a glance.

Can LabEquip supply storage bottles in bulk for a laboratory or institution?

Yes, LabEquip supplies laboratory storage bottles in bulk for institutional and laboratory buyers; contact us with your required quantity and specifications.

Last Updated: September 2026