Have you ever noticed that glass medicine bottles are black? Sometimes, it can be brown or green, but do you know why this is? Simply put, these colors help prevent light damage. For example, Miron glass usually looks black when the bottle is full; but it turns purple as light passes through the glass. That occurs because the glass is not black but violet. This color blocks the visible rays of light, protecting the medicine inside. In addition, items such as the glass pipette are more resistant to this type of glass when compared to completely transparent glass. What they added to the glass to make it violet also helps to increase its strength. Now, how much can light affect medicine?
How is light composed?
Light is made up of several rays. The first is the visible light ray, which causes your eyes to see the objects and people around you. Besides the visible light ray, there are also ultraviolet, violet, and infrared rays, which the human eye cannot detect. The visible light ray causes organic products to deteriorate and is the cause the label of these products specifies they should be kept away from direct exposure to light. The violet glass acts as a filter or shield, preventing visible rays from coming into contact with the medicine inside the bottle. In addition, the rays that pass through (violet, ultraviolet, and infrared rays) stabilize the molecular structure of the remedy. They keep the characteristics of the medicine intact for a longer time.
Do not be afraid to reuse medicine bottles
Reusing medicine bottles is possible. Just wash them properly or immerse them in boiling water to remove any traces. Wait for them to dry and label them if you plan to use the same product in that bottle. Do you like the aroma of freshly ground coffee? You can grind the coffee you will use during the week and place it inside a jar made of violet glass, and the coffee will not lose its aroma, color, and texture. Remember, you may not reuse all glass jars, but you can recycle them. Be sure to place these jars in the container intended for glass. The advantage of glass is that it can be recycled, generating much less pollution than plastic. Are you good with your hands? Some people decorate the jars to create lamps or place candles inside and illuminate violet-colored spaces. It all depends on your creativity and imagination. Are you ready to bring art to life?