20 mL Centrifuge Tubes, Freestanding, PPC, Natural — 220-3598-030 | 1000/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen

Quick Reference

Technical Narrative

The Caplugs® Evergreen 220-3598-030 is a Spovel for 20 mL Vials in PP (Natural), packaged 1000/Bag. A spovel is a combination spoon and shovel tool — the broad, flat shovel-shaped head provides more surface area for scooping and transferring semi-solid or viscous samples from 20 mL vials than a standard slim spoon. Designed to fit the 20 mL freestanding vial opening (220-3519-080), the spovel provides efficient access to the full vial depth for pellet resuspension, gel sample retrieval, and viscous matrix transfer. Single-use PP eliminates cross-contamination from reusable tools and metal ion contamination from stainless steel spatulas.

Polypropylene (PP): chemically inert across standard aqueous and buffer chemistries, compatible with biological matrices, no metal ion leaching. BPA-free, phthalate-free, FDA-compliant,

Procurement economics: $52.04/Bag, $0.0521/unit at 1000/Bag. Compatible vials: 220-3519-080 (20 mL PPC freestanding). LabSupplies.com ships from USA inventory, typically same business day.

Technical Specifications

Spovel for 20 mL Vials — Compatible Workflows

The spovel is designed for use with 20 mL freestanding vials and is compatible with the following sample handling workflows.

Chemical Resistance — Polypropylene (PP)

Compatibility reference for PP at typical laboratory conditions.

Clinical & Research Laboratory Applications

Caplugs® Evergreen spovels for 20 mL vials serve clinical chemistry, microbiology, cell biology, and research laboratories requiring single-use tools for semi-solid and viscous sample handling in 20 mL freestanding vial format. The spovel's broad shovel head provides more efficient scooping surface area than a slim spoon for retrieving pellets, gels, and paste-phase samples from the 20 mL vial opening. Labs use spovels for post-centrifuge pellet resuspension in 20 mL vials, agar and gel matrix retrieval for microbiological analysis, and semi-solid sample transfer for downstream analysis steps. The single-use PP format eliminates cross-contamination from reusable tools and metal ion leaching from stainless steel spatulas in environments where metal-free sample handling is required.

U.S. Manufacturing, Quality & Institutional Procurement

Caplugs® Evergreen products are manufactured in the United States under ISO 9001 quality management from FDA-compliant, food-contact-grade resins. BPA-free, phthalate-free, and latex-free, with material-disclosure documentation supporting CAP, CLIA, and ISO 15189 laboratory accreditation audits.

LabSupplies.com is an authorized dealer for the full Caplugs Evergreen catalog and ships directly from USA inventory — typically same business day for stocking SKUs. We offer below retail pricing on volume orders, tiered institutional and academic pricing, and direct support for grant-funded laboratories and government procurement channels. Lab managers and procurement officers can request a written quote or speak with a product specialist directly from our sales engineering team.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are the spovel for 20 ml vialss sterile?

No. The ships Non-Sterile. For sterility-critical applications, use aseptic technique or ask about gamma-sterilized options.

What is a 'spovel' and how does it differ from a spork or slim spoon?

A spovel is a combination spoon/shovel with a broader, flatter head than a slim spoon — designed for efficient scooping of larger quantities of semi-solid material from vials. A spork typically has a narrower head suited for centrifuge tube access; a spovel's broader head is optimized for vials. A slim spoon is designed for small-quantity powder dispensing — a spovel is designed for semi-solid or viscous sample retrieval from a vial.

Is the spovel compatible with the 20 mL PPC freestanding vial (220-3519-080)?

Yes. The spovel is designed for use with the 20 mL freestanding vial format, including the 220-3519-080 PPC vial.