{"product_id":"caplugs-220-9950-03k-900ml-wide-mouth-container-natural","title":"250–900 mL Specimen Containers, Screw Caps, PP, Natural — 220-9950-03K | 24\/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen","description":"\u003ch2\u003e900 mL Wide-Mouth Threaded Specimen Containers — Polypropylene, Natural, 24\/Bag (220-9950-03K)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 900 mL wide-mouth specimen containers are precision-molded from virgin polypropylene (PP) and sealed with a threaded screw cap for leak-free specimen transport and storage. At 120 × 138 mm (D × H), the wide-mouth opening accommodates direct patient collection and large biopsy or surgical specimen submission without a secondary transfer step, reducing contamination risk and pre-analytical handling errors. Supplied non-sterile in a convenient 24\/Bag format, they are well suited for high-volume clinical, pathology, microbiology, environmental, and biorepository workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\u003e220-9950-03K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCapacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e900 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOpening Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWide-Mouth Threaded Screw Cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (D × H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 × 138 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolypropylene (PP), Virgin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural (translucent)\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\u003e24\/Bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutoclave Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e121°C \/ 15 psi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBPA \/ Phthalates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBPA-free; phthalate-free\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\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClinical specimen collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Urine, stool, sputum, and wound swab media — the 120 mm opening allows direct patient collection without secondary transfer, preserving sample integrity and reducing contamination risk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePathology \u0026amp; histology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gross tissue and large biopsy or surgical specimen submission, where the wide mouth eliminates the need to cut or compress specimens during accessioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrobiology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primary specimen storage and culture media; PP construction is compatible with fixative pre-rinsing and standard transport media.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental sampling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water, soil, and sediment collection in the field — the threaded screw cap provides a positive, leak-resistant seal during transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiorepository \u0026amp; bulk aliquot archiving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stackable footprint supports efficient freezer shelf utilization for long-term specimen archiving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial \u0026amp; food QC labs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulk sample collection and quality-control sampling workflows that require autoclavable, chemically resistant containers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChemical Resistance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReagent \/ Condition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAqueous buffers \/ saline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilute acids and bases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard transport media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormalin (brief exposure)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood — short-term contact only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthanol (\u0026lt;70%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood — short-term contact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChlorinated solvents (chloroform, DCM)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAromatic solvents (toluene, xylene)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutoclave (121°C \/ 15 psi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible — for decontamination before disposal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Procurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in USA, these Caplugs® Evergreen specimen containers are molded from virgin, BPA-free, phthalate-free polypropylene under ISO 9001 quality management. Autoclave compatibility at 121°C \/ 15 psi supports BSL-2 and BSL-3 decontamination protocols before disposal. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer and ships from USA inventory, typically same business day for stocking items. Tiered pricing is available for high-volume institutional, hospital system, and reference laboratory procurement programs. For labs requiring matched containers across a range of volumes, the Caplugs® Evergreen wide-mouth container family also includes 250 mL, 400 mL, 500 mL, and 750 mL formats — enabling standardized procurement across the complete volume range using the same cap thread and container geometry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these containers sterile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — they are supplied non-sterile. If your workflow requires sterile containers, they should be sterilized prior to use. 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