{"product_id":"20ml-freestanding-vials-natural-caps-ppc-non-sterile-1000-bag-2403519080e1","title":"20 mL Vials, Freestanding, PPC, Natural — 240-3519-080 | 1000\/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen","description":"\u003ch2\u003e20 mL Freestanding Vials, Natural Cap — Polypropylene Copolymer, Non-Sterile, 1000\/Bag (240-3519-080)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 20 mL freestanding vials from Caplugs® Evergreen are molded from polypropylene copolymer (PPC) and fitted with natural (clear) caps, making them a versatile choice for clinical specimen collection, reagent aliquoting, and sample archiving across high-volume laboratory workflows. The flat-bottom freestanding base allows each vial to stand independently on the bench without a rack, streamlining processing and organization during busy runs. Supplied non-sterile and unassembled in a 1000\/Bag format, part number 240-3519-080 is well suited for facilities that demand compact storage and cost-effective per-unit pricing at scale.\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\u003e240-3519-080\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreestanding Vial\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\u003eNatural (Clear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVial Body Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural (Clear)\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 \/ 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 capacity accommodates large-volume specimen collections without risk of insufficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolecular and genomic workflows — PPC material is compatible with DNA\/RNA specimens and common molecular reagents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReagent aliquoting and buffer preparation — freestanding base keeps vials stable during pipetting and dispensing steps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample archiving and long-term storage — natural cap maintains full label visibility on both the vial body and cap surface for direct labeling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironmental and industrial sample collection — large volume and chemical resistance support diverse matrix types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLIMS and barcode-integrated workflows — smooth label-compatible vial surface supports direct printing and barcode scanning\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\u003eEthanol (\u0026lt;70%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood — short-term contact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsopropanol (IPA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood — short-term contact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcetone \/ chloroform \/ aromatic solvents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutoclaving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible (polypropylene-based)\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 freestanding vials are produced from BPA-free, phthalate-free polypropylene copolymer resin with lot numbering to support CAP, CLIA, and ISO 15189 traceability requirements. 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