LDPE or PP, translucent with purple screw caps
Use for storing and dispensing solutions and media. Round carboys feature an integrated shoulder handle. Graduated to identify the volume dispensed.
LDPE carboys
Ideal for high purity application as it is high resistance to chemicals (widely used in ophthalmic products like eye droppers and nasal sprays)
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Preferred resin for cold storage (down to ?80 °C), working temperature +80 to ?80 °C
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Resistant to physical impacts (will not break even if it falls down accidentally, whereas PP carboys may lead to cracking at negative temperatures)
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LDPE product, will bounce back their original shape as highly flexible material
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Widely used in pharma industries
PP carboys
For sterile water storage, polypropylene (PP) carboys can be autoclaved before refilling to stop recurring bacterial growth.
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Excellent chemical resistance
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Working temperatures 0 to +135 °C
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Autoclavable
NOTE: Polypropylene carboys are autoclavable. LDPE carboys are not autoclavable. Always remove the spigot and cap from the carboy before autoclaving.
Resin meets US FDA 21 CFR, U SP Class VI
