150 mL Specimen Containers, Screw Caps, PPC, Natural — 220-5625-03K | 20/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen

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Technical Narrative

The Caplugs® Evergreen 220-5625-03K is a 150 mL Threaded Specimen Container in PP (Natural), packaged 20/Bag. The 150 mL format is the largest in the threaded specimen container series, serving surgical pathology for large tissue specimens, colectomy and resection specimens, and bulk specimen fixation where 120 mL is insufficient for complete specimen submersion in fixative. The wide-mouth opening accommodates large tissue specimens and surgical spatulas during grossing. PP provides full formalin and organic fixative compatibility for long-term specimen 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: $182.28/Bag, $9.1138/ea. Siblings: 220-5601-08K (60 mL PPC 500/Bag); 220-5603-08K (90 mL PPC 100/Bag); 220-5614-03K (120 mL PP 25/Bag). LabSupplies.com ships from USA inventory, typically same business day.

Technical Specifications

150 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 150 mL PP threaded specimen containers serve surgical pathology for large tissue specimen fixation requiring maximum container volume. The 150 mL format is specified for colectomy segments, appendectomy specimens, large excisional biopsies, skin ellipses, and other surgical resection specimens where the 120 mL container cannot maintain the recommended fixative-to-tissue volume ratio. Pathology grossing stations standardize the 150 mL container as the largest-format container for same-day submission of outpatient surgical specimens. Long-term archival of fixed tissue blocks in pathology archives and museum collections uses the 150 mL threaded container for its combination of large capacity and secure re-sealable threaded closure.

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 150 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 150 mL container?

Standard histological fixation recommends 10:1 fixative-to-tissue volume ratio. The 150 mL container is specified for large surgical specimens where the 120 mL container cannot maintain this ratio. Fill with sufficient formalin before specimen placement to ensure complete tissue submersion.