Nice container for acetone

[sam]

I found this nice 4 oz. (118 ml) container on eBay that's good for solvents, alcohol, acetone, etc. I've always kept a large can of acetone on my bench and either me or my student would forget to cap it and I'd lose a lot to evaporation.

This is a pump container similar to what doctors use, and it's got a twist-lock that disables the pump. Flip the lid, put your paper towel over the top and push down a couple of times and it dispenses just the right amount of acetone for a transfer or quick cleanup. The price is $4.99 with free shipping.

I turned it upside down and gave it a good shake and can't detect any leaks in either the locked or unlocked position.

Acetone container on eBay

 

[Bob A]

Beautiful - if it'll hold acetone, it'll hold flux and all manner of fluids... PERFECT, thanks Sam!!!!

 

[DakotaDocMartin]

My wife uses one similar to that for fingernail polish remover.

 

[Mike Fennell]

Thanks, Sam. I have been looking for a good container. I have been using jelly jars, but even with the teflon seal I lose a lot to evaporation even when the lid is on tight. Acetone is quite volatile.

 

[sam]

One thing that's irritated me is that many (most?) cans of acetone have these stupid plastic flip-top lids that require a screwdriver to pry open, and the lid wears out before the can is empty. So I have one acetone can with a metal screw-on lid that I've been refilling from cans with flip-top lids. If this dispenser holds up and the acetone doesn't disappear from evaporation then everything will be right in the universe

I also ordered 2 other pump dispensers, one which is glass with a stainless steel lid. I will report back on those after I receive them and test them.

 

[Southern Custom]

Thanks Sam. That is a wonderfully simple solution to a stupid problem most of us just live with. Now I can use my screwdriver for its intended purpose. Opening paint cans.
Layne

 

[atexascowboy2011]

I'll give it a AAA, rating, IF, it will contain 7 percent iodine.
Before I knew of the corrosive nature of the beast, I pretty much trashed my farrier tools when I placed a bottle in my truck box.The bottles lid vibrated loose enough to let the iodine fumes escape, causing every tool to rust tremendously, overnight.

Then again, for the acetone/alcohol (for those stressful moments when just a nip will do !), this looks to be perfect.
Thanks for postingvit, Sam

 

[scott99]

HI, thanks for the tip.

scott99

 

[Doc Mark]

Sam, these look like a good idea. I still have one from my dental office for alcohol wipes. But for acetone I've used the larger squeeze bottles that once contained contact lens saline solution. They don't let the acetone evaporate and you can squeeze the solution directly onto the work surface as needed. Mine have been in constant use for over 7 years.

 

[Andrew Biggs]

One thing that's irritated me is that many (most?) cans of acetone have these stupid plastic flip-top lids that require a screwdriver to pry open

My pet hate is child proof tops on containers. They are not only child proof but every other proof as well.

Cheers
Andrew

 

[monk]

good luck, sam. every plastic bottle i've ever kept acetone in, would eventually lose its shape and become rather useless. carolina biological supply has the good pumpers. they'll hold most lab reagents.

 

[GTJC460]

I just punch 2 holes in the top of the can. Then use golf tees to peg the holes

 

[Beathard]

My plastic bottle is a little twisted, but still works great.

 

[mrthe]

Thank you Sam very helpful!

 

[Billzach]

Just ordered one...Thanks Sam for info.

 

[sam]

Still working great with no leaks. The other two I ordered leaked and sprayed. This one is great!

 

[Bob A]

I must have gotten lucky - so long as you turn it to close the bottle, *then* close the cap, it works like a champ. Great find, Sam!