{"product_id":"caplugs-240-5703-06n-32oz-press-close-specimen-container-hdpe","title":"946 mL Specimen Containers, Screw Caps, HDPE, Natural — 240-5703-06N | 84\/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen","description":"\u003ch2\u003e946 mL (32 oz) HDPE Specimen Containers with Press-Close Snap Lids — Natural, 84\/Bag (240-5703-06N)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 946 mL (32 oz) specimen containers are molded from High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and fitted with press-close snap lids designed for rapid one-hand operation — an important advantage in high-throughput clinical collection workflows and patient self-collection settings. Supplied unassembled (84 containers + 84 lids per bag), the natural HDPE construction allows direct visual assessment of specimen volume and color without opening the container. Part number 240-5703-06N is autoclave-compatible at 121°C and non-sterile as shipped.\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\u003e240-5703-06N\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e946 mL (32 oz)\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 — 84 containers + 84 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\u003e84 \/ 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 (California)\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 clearance, urinary protein, heavy metals, and hormone panels — the 946 mL volume is essential for accurate single-container timed collections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge-volume void urine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulk void specimen collection where smaller containers require inconvenient multi-container splits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStool specimen collection:\u003c\/strong\u003e C. difficile, culture, ova and parasite, and fecal calprotectin testing — the wide mouth and press-close lid support patient self-collection without fine-motor coordination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClinical liquid waste pre-treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e HDPE withstands brief contact with chemical disinfectants before autoclaved biohazard disposal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulk specimen archiving:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pooled specimens and aliquot source material — HDPE is suitable for −20°C frozen bulk storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnvironmental and field sampling:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water, soil, and field-collected samples where autoclave decontamination before disposal is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeterinary diagnostics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large-animal urine, stool, and fluid collection where volume range is well matched\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndustrial and food laboratory QC:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bulk quality-control sample collection benefiting from rapid one-hand press-close operation\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 (brief contact)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood — 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\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\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 — biohazard 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 (California), these containers are manufactured by Caplugs® Evergreen under ISO 9001 quality management from BPA-free, phthalate-free HDPE resin. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer shipping from USA inventory, with tiered pricing available for high-volume clinical programs, hospital systems, and grant-funded research institutions. The press-close snap lid container family spans 8 oz through 83 oz, enabling matched procurement across all collection volume requirements within a single product line.\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 in 84\/Bag packaging. For workflows that require a sterile collection vessel, a separately sterilized container or a sterile-packaged product should be used. Non-sterile containers are appropriate for 24-hour urine, stool, waste, environmental, and industrial applications where pre-use sterilization is not required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan these containers be autoclaved for biohazard decontamination before disposal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. HDPE is autoclave-compatible at 121°C \/ 15 psi, making these containers suitable for standard gravity or pre-vacuum biohazard decontamination cycles before disposal. Autoclave compatibility is intended for decontamination, not repeated sterilization cycles for reuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the press-close lid compare to a screw-cap container for 24-hour urine collection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe press-close snap lid allows one-hand opening and closing without thread engagement, which is particularly valuable for patient self-collection and for clinical staff processing containers at volume. 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