Often used to clean glassware or tubing, these bottles have a valve that lets you dispense liquids upside down or at any angle. Colored lids and labels help you identify their contents at a glance. Each label has a National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) diamond, which uses colors, numbers, and abbreviations to help first responders quickly recognize hazards. A vent keeps pressure from building up and causing drips. These bottles are also known as wash bottles.

Bottles with a blank label have space to write in the contents and safety information.

Keep a set of bottles labeled with common hazardous chemicals at your workstation. Each label meets GHS standards for identifying flammable, toxic, and corrosive chemicals and key safety risks. A vent helps control pressure, so liquid doesn’t build up and drip from the nozzle. Also known as wash bottles, they dispense liquid at an angle.

Bottles with a multilingual label list chemical names in English, Spanish, French, and German.

Graduation marks on these bottles make volume measurements simple. Also known as wash bottles, they dispense liquid at an angle to rinse labware or clean surfaces. A vent helps equalize the pressure inside, so liquid doesn’t build up and drip from the nozzle.

Identify bottle contents at a glance—each bottle in these assortments comes with a different colored lid. Also known as wash bottles, they dispense liquid at an angle. These bottles are vented to balance internal pressure, so contents won’t build up in the nozzle and drip onto your work area.

Squeeze these bottles to dispense liquid.

Style B have a nozzle that folds flat into the lid.

Style E have a nozzle that twists closed to keep contents sealed inside.

Style F have a hinged nozzle that folds flat into the lid. Press the back of the nozzle to open.

Bottles that meet NSF/ANSI standards can be used with food.

Store and dispense liquids near sensitive electronics. These bottles are made with an additive that keeps static from building up on the surface, which helps prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) from damaging your equipment.

Style A dispense liquids when they’re tilted or inverted.

Style B dispense liquids when they're upright or at an angle. They’re also known as wash bottles.

Dispense adhesives, lubricants, and other liquids into hard-to-reach spots. These bottles have a long nozzle for accessing machine interiors and awkward angles.

When choosing a bottle, consider the size of the nozzle. The larger the nozzle ID, the more liquid you can dispense with each squeeze, which is helpful for viscous liquids. Nozzles with a smaller ID create a more focused stream at a higher pressure, which is good for rinsing surfaces and dislodging debris.

Plastic nozzles are flexible, so they’re easy to maneuver around obstacles. LDPE bottles are soft, flexible, and easy to squeeze.

Apply drops of liquid exactly where you need them. These bottles have slender tips for accurate dispensing. When choosing a bottle, consider the gauge of the needle. Use a higher-gauge needle with thin liquids, such as water or alcohol-based solutions. The smaller the opening, the more you can control the flow. Use a lower-gauge needle to avoid clogs when dispensing thick liquids, such as adhesives or paste fluxes.

Squeeze out liquids one drop at a time.

Sterilize liquids and dispense them—all from the same bottle. These squeeze bottles can be autoclaved with liquid inside and dispensed right away, so you skip the hassle of transferring between bottles. The lid has a tethered cap that snaps in place to avoid leaks. Uncap the nozzle before you autoclave these bottles.

There's no need to shake or thump these tubes like an old ketchup bottle—they stand on their cap to keep adhesives, sealants, and pastes right at the nozzle. The tapered shape lets you squeeze out every last drop. Made from plastic, they're tough enough to toss into your tool bag without worrying about them cracking.