{"product_id":"caplugs-240-5701-06n-8oz-press-close-specimen-container-hdpe","title":"237 mL Specimen Containers, Screw Caps, HDPE, Natural — 240-5701-06N | 120\/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen","description":"\u003ch2\u003e237 mL (8 oz) HDPE Specimen Containers with Press-Close Snap Lids — Natural, 120\/Bag (240-5701-06N)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 237 mL (8 oz) specimen containers are molded from high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and fitted with a press-close snap lid designed for rapid, one-hand operation — making them well suited to high-volume clinical specimen collection programs where throughput matters. The natural HDPE construction allows direct visual assessment of sample volume and appearance, while autoclave compatibility at 121°C supports biohazard decontamination before disposal. Each bag ships unassembled with 120 containers and 120 lids, non-sterile, ready for immediate deployment in clinical, research, or field collection 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\u003e240-5701-06N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e237 mL (8 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClosure Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePress-Close Snap Lid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Density Polyethylene (HDPE)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssembly State\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnassembled — 120 containers + 120 lids per 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\u003ePack Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 \/ Bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutoclave Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes — 121°C \/ 15 psi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrozen Storage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible to −20°C\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\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24-hour urine collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Timed urine protocols for creatinine, protein, electrolytes, and heavy metals, where the 237 mL capacity is essential for accurate timed-collection aliquots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStool specimen collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Culture, \u003cem\u003eC. difficile\u003c\/em\u003e, ova and parasite (O\u0026amp;P), and fecal calprotectin testing — the wide mouth and snap lid support patient self-collection without fine-motor coordination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulk specimen archiving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pooled or aliquotted specimens requiring −20°C frozen storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClinical liquid waste pre-treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e HDPE withstands brief chemical disinfectant contact; autoclave compatibility supports biohazard decontamination before disposal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental and field sampling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water, soil, and other field collections requiring a durable, autoclavable container\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeterinary diagnostics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large-animal urine, stool, and fluid collection where container volume is a limiting factor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial and food quality labs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulk QC sample collection with rapid one-hand lid access\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 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\u003eBleach \/ sodium hypochlorite (dilute)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent — suitable for decontamination workflows\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEthanol and isopropanol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood — short-term contact acceptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcetone \/ chlorinated solvents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended for prolonged contact\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\u003eFrozen storage (−20°C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutoclave (121°C \/ 15 psi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible — decontamination use\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 manufactured from BPA-free, phthalate-free HDPE resin under ISO 9001 quality management. LabSupplies.com is an authorized dealer stocking this item in USA inventory, typically enabling same-business-day shipment; volume and institutional pricing is available for clinical labs, hospitals, and research institutions running high-throughput collection programs. Laboratories requiring matched containers across a range of collection volumes can source compatible press-close HDPE containers in 16 oz, 32 oz, 64 oz, and 83 oz formats from the same Caplugs® Evergreen product family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these specimen containers sterile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — they are supplied non-sterile, unassembled (containers and lids packed separately) in a 120-count bag. 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