60 mL Sterile Specimen Containers with Green Screw Caps — PPC, Individually Packed (222-5601-G8I)
These 60 mL polypropylene copolymer (PPC) specimen containers feature a secure green screw cap and are individually sterile-wrapped, making them ideal for direct patient specimen collection where a documented sterile collection vessel is required at the point of use. Supplied 100 per box, each container pairs optical clarity for fill-level inspection with full compatibility with standard transport media and urine preservatives. The individually packed format ensures sterility is maintained until the wrapper is opened at bedside, in a collection room, or at a point-of-care setting.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number (MPN) | 222-5601-G8I |
| Capacity | 60 mL |
| Material | Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC) |
| Container Color | Natural (clear) |
| Cap Color | Green |
| Closure Type | Screw cap |
| Pack Format | Individually sterile-wrapped |
| Pack Size | 100/Box |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| BPA / Phthalate / Latex | BPA-Free, Phthalate-Free, Latex-Free |
| Regulatory Compliance | FDA-compliant resin |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Applications
- Midstream urine (MSU) collection for bacterial culture and sensitivity (C&S) — sterile container provided at the point of collection
- Clean-catch urine collection in clinical and ambulatory care settings
- Wound drainage and wound irrigation specimen collection
- Fungal culture specimen collection requiring a sterile 60 mL volume
- Respiratory specimen collection — sputum or bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) aliquots
- Specimen transport from clinic to laboratory — individual sterile wrap maintains integrity through courier chain
- Emergency department and point-of-care collection where individually packaged sterile containers are required
Chemical Resistance
| Reagent / Condition | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Aqueous buffers / saline | Excellent — PPC inert across pH 2–12 |
| Urine (native or preserved) | Excellent — standard clinical specimen matrix |
| Boric acid preservative | Excellent — standard urine transport preservative |
| Universal/viral transport media (UTM/VTM) | Excellent — compatible with standard transport media |
| Dilute acids and bases | Excellent |
| Alcohols (short-term contact) | Good |
| Chlorinated / aromatic solvents | Not recommended |
Quality & Procurement
Made in USA, these Caplugs® Evergreen specimen containers are produced under ISO 9001 quality management using FDA-compliant, BPA-free, phthalate-free, and latex-free PPC resin. The individually sterile-wrapped format distinguishes this container from non-sterile bulk-packed specimen containers, ensuring documented sterility at the point of use for culture and sensitivity workflows. LabSupplies.com is an authorized dealer of Caplugs® Evergreen consumables and ships from USA inventory, typically same business day for stocking items, with tiered pricing available for institutional, hospital, and grant-funded procurement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these specimen containers sterile?
Yes — each container is individually sterile-wrapped and remains sterile until the wrapper is opened, making them appropriate for direct patient specimen collection, midstream urine culture, and any workflow requiring a documented sterile collection vessel.
What is the difference between PPC and standard polypropylene?
Polypropylene copolymer (PPC) offers improved optical clarity compared to standard homopolymer PP, allowing clinicians and lab staff to inspect specimen volume and appearance through the container wall without opening it. Chemical resistance to aqueous buffers, urine matrices, and standard transport media is excellent.
Why is the cap green?
The green cap provides a consistent visual identifier for this container type across laboratory and clinical workflows, supporting rapid sorting and specimen differentiation at lab receiving — particularly useful in high-volume clinical microbiology environments.
Is a larger volume available in the same format?
Yes — the 222-5603-G8I is a 90 mL individually sterile-wrapped PPC specimen container with a green cap, offering the same sterile packaging format for workflows requiring greater collection volume.