The type of bottle selected for dispensing the acid is important. Laboratory supply stores sell bottles that are designed for dispensing acid one-drop-at-a-time. The lid is always on these bottles (except when they are being cleaned or refilled), and they do not produce a spill when they are knocked over. Bottles with a removable lid that has a squeeze bulb dispenser will be occasionally knocked over when the lid is off if they are being used by normal humans.

Acid dispensing bottles should be made of rigid plastic with a small opening which allows acid to be easily dispensed one-drop-at-a-time. Soft dispensing bottles or bottles with a larger opening can dispense a large amount of acid with an accidental squeeze.