{"product_id":"214-3420-080-conical-microcentrifuge-tethered-thin","title":"Microcentrifuge Tubes, 0.5 mL Graduated Conical, PPC, Tethered Cap, Natural, 1000\/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen","description":"\u003ch1\u003eCaplugs® Evergreen 0.5 mL Graduated Conical Microcentrifuge Tubes, Thin-Wall PPC, Tethered Caps, Natural, 1000\/Bag\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCaplugs® Evergreen 0.5 mL Graduated Conical Microcentrifuge Tubes\u003c\/strong\u003e are molded from polypropylene copolymer (PPC) with an attached tethered cap and thin-wall design for efficient heat transfer. Conical, graduated, and natural in color, these non-sterile microtubes suit DNA\/RNA sample storage, PCR reagent aliquoting, and routine spin-down protocols at the bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGraduated Conical Microcentrifuge Tubes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\/Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolypropylene Copolymer (PPC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClosure\/Cap\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAttached (tethered) cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWall\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThin-wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGraduation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGraduated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSterility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-Sterile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000\/Bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample aliquoting and short-term storage of nucleic acids and proteins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCR and qPCR reagent dispensing in small working volumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrocentrifuge spin-downs and pelleting of cells or precipitates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnzyme and buffer dilution series at the bench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample archiving where attached caps prevent loss of closures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral liquid handling requiring graduated volume reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Procurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold by labsupplies.com, an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer shipping from US inventory. These tubes are Made in USA, and each bag carries a lot number to support traceability for CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited laboratories. Institutional and grant-funded tiered pricing is available for high-volume orders; contact our team to set up account-based quoting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these 0.5 mL microcentrifuge tubes sterile?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. These tubes are supplied non-sterile. For applications requiring sterility, validate an in-house autoclave or irradiation step appropriate to your protocol before use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the tethered cap design provide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cap stays attached to the tube body, reducing the risk of misplaced or mismatched closures during open-and-close workflows and improving single-handed operation at the bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between PPC and standard polypropylene?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePPC is polypropylene copolymer, a resin grade offering good clarity and impact toughness. The spec for this product is PPC specifically, not homopolymer PP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan these thin-wall tubes be centrifuged?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are designed for microcentrifuge use; the thin-wall construction aids heat transfer. 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