Store oils or spirits in plastic squeeze bottles?

[Alex Franke]

I got these mostly-clear high-density polyethylene squeeze bottles (the kind used for candy-making) thinking they'd be handy for keeping things like BLO, mineral spirits, etc on the ready. I've only ever stored those things in their original containers, though, and I don't want to wake up to a big mess and wasted product if this isn't a smart thing to do.

Any concerns with storing these types of things in plastic squeeze bottles?

[cabinetman]

There may be some differences in the types of plastics, but I can't address that. I buy plastic bottles that look like these at an arts and craft store. They come with a red snap on cap. Some woodworker supply outlets also sell bottles similar to those but get more money. They are like the bottles that glue is sold in. They are not like the plastic in disposable water bottles.

I use them for solvents, glue, stains, and oils. Buying items like gallon cans of mineral spirits, and lacquer thinner makes dispensing in small amounts difficult. I haven't had any problems so far.

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[herb fellows]

I have stored mineral spirits in a Hershey's syrup squeeze bottle for years. There might be minor evaporation, but other than that no problems. I don't know what kind of plastic that is though.

[Daryl]

I use these at work for press wash solvents, have some at home too, real handy and they beat regular bottles as they don't need to be tipped to dispense the contents.
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/ite...3355&catid=875

[smorris]

I use dish detergent bottles for stain and such. They work well and none have melted although I don't think I would put lacquer thinners or acetone in them.

[wardprobst]

I've had trouble with one or two of the bottles you buy at places like woodcraft. Both times it was a leak at the seams. Once with naphtha, once with glue. I do have a bunch of them and find them very handy. Detergent bottles work well for most solvents and that's where the naphtha lives now.
DP