Plasticware 793 All prices are indicative and exclude VAT. Visit www.dulis.nl Plastics in the laboratory Polystyrene (PS) hRigid, non-toxic polymer hModerate chemical resistance hAs transparent as glass hBreakable at room temperature, may break if dropped hTemperature range: -40 °C to +90 °C hNot autoclavable hUse: single-use laboratory containers High density polyethylene HDPE) hRigid and translucent hGood to excellent chemical resistance hRobust hTemperature range: -100 °C to +120 °C hNot autoclavable hUse: bottles and flasks Polymethylpentene (PMP, TPX) hRigid and transparent hGood to excellent chemical resistance hLow density and high transparency hBreakable at room temperature, may break if dropped hTemperature range: -180 °C to +145 °C hAutoclavable at +121 °C hUse: beakers and test tubes Polymethylmethacrylate acrylic (PMMA) hRigid and transparent hGood chemical resistance hUltraviolet resistance hTemperature range: +20 °C to +145 °C hNot autoclavable hUse: boxes Polypropylene (PP) hTranslucent hGood to excellent chemical resistance hGood resistance and stability over time hBreaks at 0 °C, may break if dropped hTemperature range: 0 °C to +135 °C hAutoclavable at +121 °C hUse: beakers, flasks and test tubes Low density polyethylene (LDPE) hFlexible and translucent hGood to excellent chemical resistance hRobust and virtually unbreakable hTemperature range: -50 °C to +80 °C hNot autoclavable hUse: washing bottles Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) hRigid or flexible, coloured or not hModerate chemical resistance hExcellent resistance to oils (except essential oils) hVery low permeability to most gases hTemperature range: -25 °C to +70 °C hNot autoclavable hUse: trays and tanks Styrene-acrylonitrile (SAN) hRigid and transparent hImproved chemical resistance compared to polystyrene hTemperature range: +20 °C to +85 °C hNot autoclavable hUse: beakers, volumetric flasks Polycarbonate (PC) hTransparent, strong and rigid hModerate chemical resistance hHigh impact resistance hIdeal for high speed centrifugation hTemperature range: -135 °C to +135 °C hAutoclavable at +121 °C hUse: beakers and test tubes Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) hTransparent, slightly flexible depending on the thickness of the walls hModerate chemical resistance hAs transparent as glass hTemperature range: -10 °C to +60 °C hNon-autoclavable, can be sterilised by radiation or with compatible chemicals hUse: bottles Glycosylated polyethylene terephthalate (PETG) hTransparent, slightly flexible depending on the thickness of the walls hModerate chemical resistance hAs transparent as glass hTemperature range: -40 °C to +70 °C hNon-autoclavable, can be sterilised by radiation or with compatible chemicals hUse: cell culture, biological sample storage; bottles, carboys, Erlenmeyer flasks Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) hOpaque and rigid hExcellent chemical resistance hTemperature range: -200 °C to +260 °C hAutoclavable at +121 °C hUse: bottles, beakers and washing bottles Perfluoroalkoxy (PFA) hTranslucent and slightly flexible hExcellent chemical resistance hTemperature range from -200 °C to +260 °C hAutoclavable at +121 °C hUse: bottles and beakers Fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) hTranslucent and flexible hExcellent chemical resistance hTemperature range from -100 °C to +205 °C hAutoclavable at +121 °C hUse: bottles and washing bottles The different types of plastic resin ››› Polyolefins ››› Technical resins ››› Fluoropolymers • Non-toxic, non-contaminating materials with varying degrees of breakage resistance • At room temperature, resistant to almost any chemical for up to 24 hours (refer to chemical resistance guides) • Can be damaged by long exposure to ultraviolet light • Outstanding strength and durability for demanding laboratory applications • Very high chemical resistance
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