400 mL Wide-Mouth Specimen Containers with Green Screw Caps — Polypropylene, 90 × 100 mm, 24/Bag (240-9400-G3L)
These 400 mL wide-mouth specimen containers are precision-molded from virgin polypropylene with a matching green PP screw cap, offering a reliable solution for 24-hour urine collection, large-volume urinalysis, stool collection, and bulk cytology specimen submission. The 90 mm wide-mouth opening enables direct patient collection and large tissue specimen submission without secondary transfer steps, while the green cap supports color-coded specimen routing in multi-analyte laboratory workflows. Part number 240-9400-G3L is supplied unassembled — 24 containers and 24 caps per bag — allowing pre-labeling and barcode application before capping in centralized processing workflows.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number (MPN) | 240-9400-G3L |
| Volume | 400 mL |
| Dimensions (D × H) | 90 × 100 mm |
| Mouth Diameter | 90 mm (wide-mouth) |
| Container Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Container Color | Natural |
| Cap Material | Polypropylene (PP) |
| Cap Color | Green |
| Cap Type | Threaded Screw Cap |
| Assembly State | Unassembled — 24 containers + 24 caps per bag |
| Sterility | Non-Sterile |
| Autoclave Compatibility | Yes — 121°C / 15 psi |
| Pack Size | 24/Bag |
| BPA / Phthalates | BPA-free; phthalate-free |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Applications
- 24-hour urine collection for creatinine clearance, total protein, and hormone quantification protocols
- Large-volume urinalysis and routine urine specimen collection
- Stool specimen collection and submission
- Bulk cytology specimen submission
- Instrument rinsate capture and environmental sampling where a wide-mouth, large-volume container is required
- Pre-analytical specimen storage requiring dimensional stability from –20°C to +121°C
- Decontamination before disposal via standard autoclave cycles at 121°C
Chemical Resistance
| Reagent / Condition | Compatibility |
|---|---|
| Aqueous buffers and saline | Excellent |
| Urine, biological fluids | Excellent |
| Dilute acids and bases | Excellent |
| Ethanol (<70%) | Good — short-term contact |
| Autoclaving (121°C / 15 psi) | Compatible |
| Chlorinated solvents (chloroform, DCM) | Not recommended |
| Aromatic solvents (toluene, xylene) | Not recommended |
| Acetone | Not recommended |
Quality & Procurement
Made in USA, these Caplugs® Evergreen specimen containers are molded from virgin, BPA-free, phthalate-free polypropylene under ISO 9001 quality management. Both the container body and the green screw cap are produced from the same PP grade, ensuring consistent thread engagement and dimensional stability across temperature cycles. LabSupplies.com is an authorized dealer of Caplugs® Evergreen products and ships from USA inventory, with tiered volume pricing available for hospitals, clinical laboratories, and research institutions procuring on institutional purchase orders or grant funding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these specimen containers sterile?
No — they are supplied non-sterile and unassembled (24 containers + 24 caps per bag). For workflows that do not require sterility, such as 24-hour urine collection or environmental sampling, non-sterile containers are the standard choice and allow pre-labeling before capping.
Can these containers be autoclaved for decontamination before disposal?
Yes. The polypropylene construction is compatible with standard autoclave cycles at 121°C / 15 psi, making them suitable for decontamination prior to disposal in accordance with your facility's biohazardous waste protocols.
Why is the cap green?
Green caps support color-coded specimen-type routing commonly used in multi-analyte clinical laboratory workflows — allowing processing staff to visually differentiate container types on a busy bench without relying solely on secondary labels. It distinguishes these containers from natural- or white-capped containers in the same product family.
Is 400 mL sufficient for a standard adult 24-hour urine collection?
A single 400 mL container may not accommodate the full output of a typical adult 24-hour collection, which commonly ranges from 800 to 1,600 mL. Patients or clinicians should plan for multiple containers or consider larger volumes in the same Caplugs® Evergreen wide-mouth family, depending on expected output volume.