Abstract: A one-piece side dispensing closure for powdered, granular or particulate materials. The closure is molded from plastic and has a press-open dispensing lid.

Abstract: A side dispensing container closure cap is provided with a hinged lid portion extending to a side periphery of the cap which is pivotable from a closed position to an opened position and which has depending sidewalls along the length of the pivotable portion forming a chute opened to the periphery of the cap. The sidewalls preferably are formed as conical sections to enhance sealing along the edge of the hinged portion. Detents may be provided at a spherical front surface of the hinged portion defining the dispensing opening allowing partial opening of the pivoted portion. Extra sealing areas are also provided to permit the closure to be used with liquids.