20 x 150mm Borosilicate Glass Culture Tube 36 mL | Globe Scientific 1522

Manufactured from Type I, Class A, 3.3 borosilicate glass, this 20 x 150mm Borosilicate Glass Culture Tube from Globe Scientific provides the chemical resistance and thermal durability required for tissue culture, blood banking, and routine laboratory procedures.

For laboratories seeking to eliminate pH changes and contaminant leaching associated with soda lime glass tubes, the Globe Scientific 1522 delivers 36 mL capacity with well-rounded bottoms and smooth, fire-polished rims that reduce sample hemolysis during pipetting.

Produced in an ISO 9001:2008 certified factory with rigidly controlled dimensional specifications, each tube meets ASTM E890 Type 1 requirements and conforms to USP Type 1 standards for reliable, uniform results across thousands of tests.

Borosilicate Glass Culture Tube Features and Benefits

• Best For: Tissue culture, blood banking, clinical chemistry, bacteriology, and routine laboratory procedures
• Standard: ASTM E890, Type 1 — conforms to USP Type 1 standards
• Temperature Range: Autoclavable at 121°C — suitable for sterilization between uses
• Glass Type: Type I, Class A, 3.3 borosilicate glass — reduces pH changes and contaminant leaching compared to soda lime glass
• Rim Design: Smooth, fire-polished rims reduce sample hemolysis and prevent chipping during handling
• Packaging: TubeSaver packaging system — heavy-duty, shrink-wrapped boxes keep tubes particle-free and prevent breakage during shipping

Available Sizes and Pack Quantities

Laboratory Applications

• Culturing bacteria, yeast, and mammalian cells in microbiology and biotechnology research
• Storing and processing blood samples in clinical blood banking and hematology laboratories
• Performing serial dilutions and reagent mixing in clinical chemistry and analytical workflows
• Conducting sensitivity testing and antibiotic susceptibility assays in diagnostic microbiology
• Heating and boiling samples for protein extraction, DNA isolation, and general sample preparation

Quality Assurance and Compliance

Globe Scientific manufactures these borosilicate glass culture tubes under ISO 9001:2008 certified quality systems. Each tube meets ASTM E890 specification Type 1 requirements and conforms to USP Type 1 standards, ensuring consistent dimensional accuracy and chemical resistance across production lots.

The TubeSaver packaging system uses heavy-duty, shrink-wrapped boxes that keep tubes particle-free and prevent breakage during shipping. The 20mm diameter boxes fit into Globe Scientific metal and plexiglass tube dispensers for convenient benchtop access.

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Volume Discounts and Institutional Pricing

LabSupplies.com offers tiered quantity pricing for academic and research institutions. As an authorized dealer, we ship directly from USA inventory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 20 x 150mm borosilicate glass culture tube used for?

A 20 x 150mm borosilicate glass culture tube with 36 mL capacity is used for tissue culture, blood banking, clinical chemistry, and routine laboratory procedures. The borosilicate glass composition reduces pH changes and prevents contaminant leaching that can occur with soda lime glass tubes, making it suitable for sensitive biological and chemical assays.

Can borosilicate glass culture tubes be autoclaved?

Yes, Globe Scientific borosilicate glass culture tubes can be autoclaved at 121°C and 15 psi. The Type I, Class A, 3.3 borosilicate composition provides thermal shock resistance for repeated sterilization cycles without cracking or deformation.

What sizes of glass culture tubes does LabSupplies.com carry?

LabSupplies.com stocks Globe Scientific borosilicate glass culture tubes in eight sizes: 10x75mm (4 mL), 12x75mm (6 mL), 13x100mm (10 mL), 16x100mm (14 mL), 16x125mm (19 mL), 16x150mm (23 mL), 18x150mm (29 mL), and 20x150mm (36 mL).