Reusable Plastic Labware 2014 Edition 1 SciLabware Limited SciLabware Ltd., Unit 4, Riverside 2, Campbell Road, Stoke on Trent, ST4 4RJ, United Kingdom www.scilabware.com Reusable Plastic Labware

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Azlon® premium quality plastic labware For more than half a century the Azlon® name has been synonymous with high quality affordable plastic laboratory ware. Available in a variety of polymers, Azlon® reusable plastics cover a broad range of applications in the modern laboratory, offering more than 700 products, including bottles, wash bottles, measuring cylinders, jugs and beakers. Azlon® products are manufactured to the highest quality standards utilising a range of plastic moulding techniques including blow and injection moulding. Leadership in polymer science and many important innovations...

About our company SciLabware Limited is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of laboratory ware in glass and reusable plastics, supplying the scientic community with some of the best known names in science - Azlon®, MBL®, Pyrex®, Quickt® and Rotao®. We work to the most rigorous International standards supported by the specialist skills of our scientists and technicians. The result is a quality conscious culture committed to total customer satisfaction. Our products are available to customers through a worldwide network of distributors. If you need any help with sourcing, please contact our...

Physical properties and chemical resistance of plastics These icons provide a quick guide as to the chemical resistance of the polymers and can be found throughout the catalogue where appropriate. Moderate resistance to common aqueous laboratory chemicals, but avoid organic solvents, strong acids and bases Good general resistance to a range of laboratory chemicals including acids, bases and some solvents Translucent rigid polymer Temperature range -20 to +135ºC Autoclavable at 121ºC Good to excellent chemical resistance Resistant to fatigue making it tough Typically used for beakers, bottles...

Chemical resistance of plastics Excellent resistance: continuous exposure to the substance does not cause damage within 30 days. Good resistance; continuous exposure to the substance causes minor damage within 7 - 30 days Acetic Acid (Glacial) Acetic Anhydride Amyl Acetate Aniline (Phenylamine) Aqua Regia Butyl Acetate Butyric Acid (Butanoic acid) Calcium Hydroxide (Saturated) Carbon Disulphide Carbon Tetrachloride Dibutyl Phthalate Diethyl Ether Diethylene Glycol Dimethyl Sulfoxide (DMSO) Ethyl Acetate (Ethyl Ester) Ethyl Alcohol (Absolute Ethanol) Ethyl Chloride (Chloroethane) Ethylene Chloride...

Chemical resistance of plastics Poor resistance: not suitable for continuous exposure to the substance. Immediate damage may occur Methyl Acetate Methyl Alcohol (Methanol) Methyl Ethyl Ketone (Butanone) Methylene Chloride (Dichloro Methane) Picric Acid Potassium Permanganate Propylene Glycol Salicylic Acid Silver Nitrate Trichloroacetic Acid AAAAtt AAAAAAAAAAAttt AAAAA AAAAAAAAAAttAA This chart gives general guidelines only on the chemical resistance of plastics. There are many factors that influence chemical resistance, we therefore recommend that own application before selecting the appropriate...

Physical properties of plastics LDPE Min usage Temp. ºC Transparency Flexability Opaque Rigid Specic Gravity Radiation (Gamma) Water Absorbtion (%) * Permeability (cc-mm/m2-24hr.Bar). † Polymer may be malleable at temperatures above 80ºC if the product is under structural stress. †† Material may become brittle at low temperatures. Food safety Food Contact/Animal Derivative Statement Scilabware can conrm that in respect to contact of plastic materials with foodstuffs our suppliers comply with the following: Lipsol® Detergent We are in constant communication with the manufacturers of Lipsol® to...

Adapters, ampoule breakers Adapters, Reduction, PTFE ● Useful for the connection of dissimilar sized ground glass joints, works with Quickt® ● Excellent chemical resistance ● Operating temperature up to 260°C Product Code Socket size Cone size Ampoule breakers, HDPE ● Enables safe and easy breaking of glass ampoules ● Broken ampoule top is retained for safe disposal ● Choice of size to suit all common glass ampoules Product Code Ampoule size For full technical and ordering information visit www.scilabware.com

Aspirator, narrow neck, HDPE ● Large capacity aspirators with screw caps ● Ideal for bench-top dispensing of common laboratory liquids/distilled water etc. featuring smooth operating leak-proof stopcocks ● Good resistance to chemical attack Capacity litres Product Code Aspirator, narrow neck, HDPE, spares Product Code Aspirator, heavy duty, polypropylene ● Squat form for stable location on shelves, bench top or in transit ● Moulded handle for safe and secure carrying ● Clear moulded graduations allowing quick and easy volume assessment ● Leak-proof heavy duty stopcock opens and closes in a quarter...

Aspirator, wide neck, HDPE f • Large capacity aspirator with easy fill wide aperture Screw cap with water tight rubber seal, leak-proof stopcock and carry handles • Ideal for bench top dispensing of common laboratory liquids • Good resistance to chemical attack Product Code Capacity litres Neck I.D. mm Height mm Packqty. Spare stopcocks for this item - SWQ003 can be found on page 8. Aspirator, square, HDPE Square shape saves space on benchtops and shelves Push-in water tight stopcock Graduated body 5L version features 2 moulded handles for safe transportation Larger sizes have a carry handle...

Bags, balers Bags, autoclave, blue, polypropylene ● Suitable for autoclaving biohazardous waste at 121°C ● Strong side weld construction (50µm) ● Printed with instructions for use and biohazard symbol Product Code Bags, autoclave, high temperature, clear, polypropylene ● Suitable for autoclaving biohazardous waste at 135°C ● Strong side weld construction (50µm) ● Transparent and printed with instructions for use and biohazard symbol Product Code Balers, polypropylene ● Enables easy sampling of liquids ● A choice of 3 sampling volumes ● Supplied with 1m durable polypropylene coated steel handle...