{"product_id":"20ml-freestanding-vials-blue-caps-ppc-non-sterile-1000-bag-2403519b80e1","title":"20 mL Vials, Freestanding, PPC, Blue — 240-3519-B80 | 1000\/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen","description":"\u003ch2\u003e20 mL Freestanding Vials, Blue Cap, Polypropylene Copolymer — Caplugs® Evergreen (240-3519-B80)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 20 mL freestanding vials from Caplugs® Evergreen are molded from polypropylene copolymer (PPC) and feature a flat-bottom base that stands upright on any benchtop without a rack. Supplied non-sterile and unassembled in a 1000\/Bag format, they are sized for high-volume clinical and research workflows including urine culture, molecular specimen collection, and large-volume reagent aliquoting. The blue cap provides an immediately visible color-code for specimen type, batch, or priority within multi-color vial management systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number (MPN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240-3519-B80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolypropylene Copolymer (PPC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCap Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVial Body Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreestanding Flat Bottom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-Sterile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000\/Bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnassembled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBPA-Free \/ Phthalate-Free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrine culture and urinalysis — the 20 mL volume accommodates generous collection without specimen insufficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolecular specimen collection and storage for DNA, RNA, and PCR-based assays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReagent aliquoting and buffer preparation where a stable, self-supporting vial eliminates rack dependency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge-volume sample archiving and multi-analyte specimen banking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironmental and industrial sample collection requiring a chemically compatible, labeled container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor-coded sample management systems where blue caps designate a specific specimen type, assay batch, or department\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLIMS barcode scanning workflows — the smooth vial body surface accepts standard labels for direct vial identification and lot traceability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChemical Resistance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReagent \/ Condition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAqueous buffers and saline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBiological specimens (urine, serum, plasma)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilute acids and bases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlcohols (ethanol, isopropanol \u0026lt;70%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood — short-term contact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChlorinated solvents (chloroform, DCM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAromatic solvents (toluene, xylene)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcetone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Procurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in USA, these Caplugs® Evergreen vials are manufactured from BPA-free, phthalate-free polypropylene copolymer resin and are lot-numbered to support CAP\/CLIA and ISO 15189 traceability requirements. The unassembled 1000\/Bag format maximizes storage efficiency and reduces packaging waste in high-throughput environments. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer and ships part number 240-3519-B80 from USA inventory, with tiered volume pricing available for institutional purchasers, hospital systems, and grant-funded laboratories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these vials sterile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — the 20 mL freestanding vials are supplied non-sterile. They are intended for general clinical chemistry, urinalysis, molecular specimen handling, and reagent storage applications that do not require a sterility guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the vials come pre-assembled with caps attached?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — the 1000\/Bag pack is supplied unassembled, meaning vials and caps are packaged separately. 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