{"product_id":"caplugs-127-0018-r10-2-5-ml-freestanding-flat-bottom-standard-sample-cups","title":"2.5 mL Sample Cups, Flat Bottom, PS, Red — 127-0018-R10 | 1000\/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2.5 mL Flat Bottom Sample Cups — Polystyrene, Red, 1000\/Bag (127-0018-R10)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 2.5 mL freestanding sample cups are molded from red polystyrene with a flat bottom for stable, rack-free bench-top handling, supplied non-sterile in bulk quantities of 1000 per bag for high-throughput clinical and research workflows. The freestanding flat-bottom design keeps cups upright during sample preparation and aliquoting, while the red color supports straightforward visual identification and sample organization across the laboratory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number (MPN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e127-0018-R10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.5 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBottom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlat (freestanding)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolystyrene (PS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-Sterile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000\/Bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor-coded sample organization and tracking across multiple sample sets or patient batches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRoutine sample aliquoting and reagent dispensing at the bench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpecimen handling and short-term storage in clinical and research laboratories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral liquid handling where a freestanding, no-rack cup simplifies workflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulk, high-volume processing where cost-effective disposable cups are preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Chemical Resistance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolystyrene provides the rigidity and dimensional consistency well suited to aqueous samples and standard biological buffers. As with all PS labware, avoid acetone, alcohols above 70%, and aromatic or chlorinated solvents, which can craze or dissolve the material; polystyrene is also not autoclavable and should not be exposed to dry or steam heat sterilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Procurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in USA, Caplugs® Evergreen sample cups are manufactured under ISO 9001 quality management from BPA-free, phthalate-free, latex-free resin. LabSupplies.com is an authorized dealer of Caplugs® Evergreen products and ships 127-0018-R10 from USA inventory, typically same business day for stocking items, with tiered pricing available for institutional and grant-funded laboratories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these sample cups sterile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — they are supplied non-sterile in 1000\/Bag bulk packaging, which is appropriate for the majority of routine clinical and research dispensing applications that do not require sterile consumables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan these cups stand upright without a rack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The flat-bottom freestanding design allows the cups to stand stably on their own during sample preparation, reducing the need for additional support equipment at the bench.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat types of samples are compatible with polystyrene cups?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAqueous samples, standard biological buffers, and dilute aqueous reagents are well suited to polystyrene. 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