{"product_id":"caplugs-258-6188-w30-heavy-duty-slide-box-100-slides-ppc-white","title":"Plates, PPC, White — 258-6188-W30 | 4\/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHeavy-Duty 100-Slide Storage Mailing Boxes with Foam Lined Base, PPC, White — 258-6188-W30 | 4\/Bag\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eQuick Reference — 258-6188-W30\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSlide Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e100 standard 25 × 75 mm slides\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase Lining\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eFoam — individual slide position retention\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShell Material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003ePolypropylene Copolymer (PPC)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eHeavy-Duty — PPC impact-resistant shell\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCold Storage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e✓ Suitable at -20°C (PPC)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSterility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eNon-Sterile\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePack Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e4 \/ Bag\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e$25.18 \/ Bag ($6.2944 \/ box)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTechnical Narrative\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Caplugs® Evergreen is the white color variant in the heavy-duty 100-slide PPC foam-lined mailing box range — completing the Blue (258-6188-B30) and Red (258-6188-R30) options with a neutral-base format optimized for adhesive barcode and printed case ID label systems. White provides the highest label-contrast surface of the three colors, making it the default choice for reference laboratory outreach programs, LIS-integrated slide management systems, and any workflow where printed case labels are the primary box identification method rather than color-coded visual routing.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePPC (Polypropylene Copolymer) construction provides significantly greater impact resistance than standard styrenic plastic slide boxes — the shell flexes under courier handling impact forces rather than fracturing, protecting all 100 slides in transit. PPC also maintains structural integrity at -20°C, supporting cold-chain batch shipping programs for immunofluorescence frozen sections and cryostat sections where slides must remain sub-zero throughout the shipping chain. The foam base provides individual slide friction retention without adhesive — slides seat cleanly and release without label abrasion or reagent transfer at the destination.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAt $25.18 per 4\/Bag — $6.2944 per box — the delivers 100-slide heavy-duty protection at a per-box cost suited to multi-case batch shipping programs. Also available: 258-6188-B30 (Blue, 4\/Bag, $25.18\/Bag); 258-6188-R30 (Red, 4\/Bag, $25.18\/Bag).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications — Caplugs® Evergreen \u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003ePart Number\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eCaplugs Item #\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e2586188W30E1\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eSlide Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e100 slides\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eSlide Format\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eStandard 25 × 75 × 1 mm microscope slides\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eBase Lining\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eFoam — individual position friction retention\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eShell Material\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003ePolypropylene Copolymer (PPC)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eWhite\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eConstruction\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eHeavy-Duty PPC — impact resistance for courier shipping\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eCold Storage\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e✓ Suitable at -20°C (PPC cold-temperature stability)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eSterility\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eNon-Sterile\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003ePack Size\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e4 \/ Bag\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eApplication\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eMulti-case batch consultation, reference lab accession shipping\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eMade in U.S.A. (California)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003eSlide Transport \u0026amp; Storage Workflow Compatibility — \u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhite provides maximum label-contrast for adhesive barcode labels and printed case ID stickers — the preferred choice for reference laboratory outreach programs using LIS-printed label systems. The 100-slide capacity suits multi-case batch shipping workflows:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth\u003eAssay \/ Use\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eMulti-case batch submission\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eWeekly accession batches to reference lab\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e100-slide capacity covers 4–8 complete case sets per box\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eReference lab accession\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eHigh-volume outreach slide shipping\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eWhite surface accepts adhesive barcode and printed case labels\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eTumor board preparation\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eMulti-case tumor board slide set\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e100-slide white box suits label-identified batch distribution\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eBulk IHC batch outsourcing\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eContract IHC staining lab bulk submission\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003ePPC shell protects stained slides through repeated handling\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eResearch cohort distribution\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eMulti-site slide sharing programs\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e4\/Bag format supports per-run allocation for research batches\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eArchive batch retrieval\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eBulk archive pull for review programs\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eHeavy-duty PPC protects archive slides during retrieval\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eTeaching file distribution\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eInstitutional teaching set mailing\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eWhite — neutral base for adhesive label identification\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eCold-chain slide batches\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003eFrozen section batch distribution at -20°C\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003ePPC maintains structural integrity at sub-zero temperatures\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFits standard 25 × 75 mm slides. For biological specimen postal compliance, confirm IATA P650 secondary containment requirements. For single-case consultation shipping, see the 25-slide format (258-6025 family).\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eChemical Resistance — Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC)\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003ePPC shell with foam lining. PPC resists incidental reagent contact from stained slides. Not suitable for solvent immersion.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ctable\u003e \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e \u003cth\u003eReagent \/ Condition\u003c\/th\u003e \u003cth\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eXylene (brief incidental)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e✓ Good — slide handling contact\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eEthanol (surface wipe)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e✓ Good\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eFormalin (brief surface)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e✓ Good\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eBleach (dilute, surface wipe)\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e✓ Good\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eStorage at -20°C\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e✓ Suitable — PPC cold stability\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003ctd\u003eAcetone\u003c\/td\u003e \u003ctd\u003e✗ Avoid\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003ch2\u003ePathology \u0026amp; Research Laboratory Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe serves reference laboratory outreach programs shipping weekly accession slide batches; hospital pathology programs submitting multi-case consultation sets; research institutions distributing slide cohorts to multi-site partners; IHC outsourcing programs shipping bulk plate batches; tumor board and multidisciplinary team case preparation; forensic pathology chain-of-custody slide distribution; and archive retrieval programs handling bulk slide pulls for review.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eU.S. Manufacturing, Quality \u0026amp; Institutional Procurement\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvery Caplugs® Evergreen lot is precision-molded at our California manufacturing facility and subject to rigorous dimensional inspection and material purity verification. We supply reference laboratories, hospital systems, biotech firms, and federal procurement offices under institutional pricing programs with blanket-order support and same-day shipping on stocked inventory. \u003ca href=\"#request-sample\"\u003eRequest a sample below\u003c\/a\u003e to validate before committing to volume.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions — Caplugs® Evergreen \u003c\/h2\u003e \u003ch3\u003eWhat is the advantage of white over blue or red for 100-slide boxes?\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eAll three 100-slide PPC foam-lined boxes are identical in construction and protection level. Color choice is workflow-driven. White  provides maximum label-contrast for adhesive barcode and printed LIS labels — the best choice for systems where labels are the primary box identification method. Blue (258-6188-B30) designates specific case categories or accession batches visually. Red (258-6188-R30) flags urgent or priority batch shipments. 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