Can you put essential oils in plastic containers?

Plastic containers are a good option for storing diluted oils. They're usually PET plastics which are cheaper than glass. It is important to keep diluted essential oils mixtures out of direct sunlight. They should be stored in cool, dry places. Essential oils can evaporate if the cap isn't tightened.

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Keep this in mind, can essential oils eat plastic?

Different types of plastic we use. Plastic containers should not be used to store undiluted essential oils. Some properties of essential oils can cause plastic to break down, which can lead to oil loss and leakage.

What causes oil to leak through plastic? You can smell oils because they are volatile at room temperature. The oils evaporate constantly into the air around them. Although the seal was water-tight or oil tight, the gaseous petroleum is better at passing through small holes. It took some time, but eventually it leaked.

You can use essential oils with plastic.

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What's the point of putting essential oils in glass?

Your oil's expiration date can be affected by heat, light, oxygen, and moisture. Because sunlight can speed up the expiration of oil, it is recommended that essential oils be stored in amber or cobalt glasses bottles. Essential oils can be stored well and last for a long time.

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