120 mL Specimen Containers, Screw Caps, PPC, Natural — 220-5614-03K | 25/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen

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Technical Narrative

The Caplugs® Evergreen 220-5614-03K is a 120 mL Threaded Specimen Container in PP (Natural), packaged 25/Bag. The 120 mL format serves surgical pathology and histology laboratories for tissue and biopsy specimen fixation in formalin, Bouin's solution, and other tissue fixatives. The wide-mouth threaded opening allows direct tissue specimen placement and spatula access for tissue handling during grossing. PP's full formaldehyde and organic fixative compatibility makes it the material of choice for formalin-fixed tissue archiving.

Polypropylene (PP): PP provides full organic solvent compatibility for formalin and other fixative solutions, broad pH resistance, and ~80°C thermal tolerance for warmed fixative protocols. BPA-free, phthalate-free, FDA-compliant,

Procurement economics: $124.32/Bag, $4.9725/ea. Siblings: 220-5601-08K (60 mL PPC 500/Bag); 220-5603-08K (90 mL PPC 100/Bag); 220-5625-03K (150 mL PP 20/Bag). LabSupplies.com ships from USA inventory, typically same business day.

Technical Specifications

120 mL Threaded Specimen Container Applications

The is compatible with the following clinical and research specimen handling workflows.

Chemical Resistance — Polypropylene (PP)

Compatibility reference for PP at typical laboratory conditions.

Clinical & Research Laboratory Applications

Caplugs® Evergreen 120 mL PP threaded specimen containers serve surgical pathology, histology, and translational research laboratories for tissue and biopsy specimen fixation in 10% neutral buffered formalin and other tissue fixatives. The 120 mL volume provides sufficient fixative volume for core needle biopsies, endoscopic biopsies, incisional biopsies, and small excisional specimens — maintaining the recommended 10:1 fixative-to-tissue volume ratio for routine histological fixation. PP's full formaldehyde compatibility ensures no degradation or leaching that could compromise specimen integrity or cause fixative cross-contamination. The threaded screw cap provides a secure leak-resistant closure critical for formalin transport under regulatory requirements.

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 specimen containers sterile?

No. Ships Non-Sterile. For sterility-required specimen collection, use pre-sterilized collection cups or aseptic collection technique.

Is the PP 120 mL container compatible with formalin and other tissue fixatives?

Yes. PP provides full formaldehyde compatibility at all standard fixative concentrations (10% NBF, Bouin's, glutaraldehyde). PP is the standard material for formalin-fixed tissue containers due to its broad organic chemical compatibility and absence of formaldehyde-reactive additives.

What fixative-to-tissue volume ratio is recommended for the 120 mL container?

Standard histological fixation recommends 10:1 fixative-to-tissue volume ratio. A 120 mL container with appropriate fill provides adequate fixative volume for most biopsy and small excisional specimens. For larger tissue volumes, use the 150 mL container (220-5625-03K).