{"product_id":"caplugs-240-2469-g80-15ml-conical-centrifuge-tubes-ppc-green-caps","title":"15 mL Centrifuge Tubes, Screw Caps, HDPE, Green, Eppendorf\/Beckman Compatible — 240-2469-G80 | 1,000\/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen","description":"\u003ch2\u003e15 mL Conical Centrifuge Tubes with Green HDPE Screw Caps — PPC Tube Body, 1,000\/Bag (240-2469-G80)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 15 mL conical centrifuge tubes pair a precision-molded Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC) tube body with a green High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) threaded screw cap, supplied unassembled in a 1,000\/Bag bulk format for high-throughput clinical and research environments. The standard 17 × 120 mm conical geometry seats correctly in 15 mL rotor positions across major centrifuge platforms including Eppendorf® and Beckman Coulter®, while the green cap color supports color-coded sample management across multi-analyte workflows. Offered non-sterile and unassembled, part number 240-2469-G80 gives procurement teams pre-paired tube-and-cap convenience at bulk-packaging economics.\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\u003e240-2469-G80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube Volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube Dimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17 × 120 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube Bottom Geometry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolypropylene Copolymer (PPC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural (semi-transparent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCap Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCap Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCap Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThreaded Screw Cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssembly State\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnassembled — 1,000 tubes + 1,000 caps per Bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,000\/Bag\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\u003eBPA \/ Phthalates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBPA-free; no phthalate plasticizers\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\u003eConical centrifugation for cell pelleting, density-gradient separations, and differential spin protocols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClinical specimen processing — urine, serum, plasma, and biochemistry aliquots in high-throughput lab settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample storage and freeze-thaw cycling, where PPC's elevated impact resistance reduces tube cracking compared to standard polystyrene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironmental and industrial sample collection where color-coded green caps designate specific analyte categories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiobanking and specimen archiving requiring visual sample verification through the semi-transparent PPC tube body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard 17 × 120 mm conical format of these tubes fits 15 mL rotor positions on major centrifuge platforms, including Eppendorf® 5810R and 5804R instruments equipped with the A-4-81 swinging-bucket rotor, as well as Beckman Coulter® centrifuges accepting standard 15 mL conical tube geometry. The Thermo Fisher Sorvall™ ST16R, Legend X1R, CL10, and Fiberlite™ F15-6×100y rotor are also cited as compatible platforms; conical adapter inserts or flat-bottom well configurations may be required depending on the specific rotor. Always confirm the maximum rated g-force and rotor capacity in your instrument manual before committing to a large-volume purchase, as rotor tolerances vary by model generation.\u003c\/p\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 — PPC Tube Body\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAqueous buffers and 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\u003eEthanol and isopropanol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood — short-term contact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreeze-thaw cycling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood — PPC offers improved low-temperature impact resistance vs. standard PP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChlorinated solvents (e.g., chloroform)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAromatic solvents (e.g., toluene, xylene)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcetone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended\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 centrifuge tubes are manufactured from virgin, BPA-free, phthalate-free Polypropylene Copolymer resin under ISO 9001 quality management standards. The unassembled 1,000\/Bag format allows labs to label tubes individually before assembly, supporting efficient pre-analytical processing. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer shipping from USA inventory, with tiered volume pricing available for institutional purchasers, hospital systems, and grant-funded research programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these centrifuge tubes sterile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — these tubes are supplied non-sterile. 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