Plasticware

PTFE, HDPE, PP and PMMA labware for chemical resistance, storage and sample handling. Browse bottles, racks, petri dishes, cryogenic storage and liquid-handling consumables.

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Plasticware buying guide

Plasticware is chosen by chemical resistance first, then by temperature and transparency. PTFE is inert to almost all chemicals and is used for digestion vessels, stopcocks and parts that contact aggressive reagents. HDPE resists acids and bases and is the usual material for wide-mouth bottles. PP tolerates autoclaving at 121 °C and is common for racks, stands and disposable labware. PMMA is clear but softens with many solvents.

Storage items are sized by volume and neck type; racks and stands are sized by the tube or vial diameter and slot count. Check both when matching a rack to a tube — a 28 mm slot does not hold a 16 mm vial.

Cryogenic boxes and vials are rated for −196 °C and are supplied with colour-coded inserts for sample organisation.

Frequently asked questions

Which plastic resists the most chemicals?

PTFE. HDPE handles most acids and bases; PP is fine for aqueous work and autoclaving; PMMA is not solvent resistant.

Can PP items be autoclaved?

Yes, standard PP labware tolerates 121 °C. HDPE should not be autoclaved.

How do I match a rack to my tubes?

By slot diameter and count, not nominal volume. A 28 mm slot does not hold a 16 mm vial.

Do you supply PTFE digestion vessels?

Yes — PTFE vessels for Mars6 and similar microwave digestion systems are listed under Sample Containers.