{"product_id":"caplugs-240-5702-06n-16oz-press-close-specimen-container-hdpe","title":"473 mL Specimen Containers, Screw Caps, HDPE, Natural — 240-5702-06N | 120\/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen","description":"\u003ch2\u003e473 mL (16 oz) HDPE Specimen Containers with Press-Close Snap Lids — Natural, 120\/Bag (240-5702-06N)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 473 mL (16 oz) specimen containers are molded from High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and fitted with a press-close snap lid designed for rapid one-hand operation — eliminating the threading time of screw-cap formats and lowering the fine-motor coordination barrier for patient self-collection. Supplied non-sterile and unassembled (120 containers + 120 lids per Bag), the natural HDPE construction provides excellent chemical resistance, autoclave compatibility at 121°C for biohazard decontamination, and −20°C frozen storage suitability for bulk specimen archiving. The 16 oz volume makes these containers the standard choice for 24-hour urine collection and large-volume void urine protocols where smaller containers require multi-container collection runs.\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\u003e240-5702-06N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 oz (473 mL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClosure Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePress-Close Snap Lid (no screw thread)\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 (decontamination before disposal)\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 specimens for creatinine clearance, total protein, heavy metals, and other analytes requiring full-day collection volumes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge-volume void urine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulk void collections where smaller containers would require multiple-container protocols\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStool specimen collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Culture, \u003cem\u003eC. difficile\u003c\/em\u003e, ova and parasite, and calprotectin testing — the wide mouth and press-close lid support patient self-collection without fine-motor demands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClinical liquid waste pre-treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Collection and brief chemical disinfectant contact prior to disposal; HDPE withstands bleach and common decontaminants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulk specimen archiving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pooled specimens and aliquot staging with HDPE's −20°C frozen-storage compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental and field sampling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water, soil, and field matrices — autoclave compatibility supports field decontamination workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial and food-safety QC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rapid bulk sample collection where one-hand lid operation speeds throughput\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeterinary diagnostics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large-animal urine, stool, and fluid collection requiring high-volume 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 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\u003eAlcohols (ethanol, isopropanol)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood — short-term contact acceptable\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 before disposal\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\u003eChlorinated solvents (chloroform, DCM)\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 HDPE specimen containers are produced from BPA-free, phthalate-free resin under ISO 9001 quality management. The natural color allows direct visual assessment of specimen volume and character without opening the container. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer shipping from USA inventory, with tiered volume pricing available for high-throughput clinical programs, hospital systems, and institutional procurement. The press-close snap-lid container family spans 8 oz through 165 oz, enabling matched procurement across all collection volume requirements from a single qualified supplier.\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 and unassembled (120 containers + 120 lids per Bag). 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