{"product_id":"caplugs-300-3710-020-hdpe-microcentrifuge-tube-stopper-cap-10ml-natural","title":"1.0 mL Test Tube Stoppers, HDPE, Natural — 300-3710-020 | 1000\/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen","description":"\u003ch2\u003e1.0 mL Microcentrifuge Tube Stopper Caps — HDPE, Natural, 1000\/Bag (300-3710-020)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese natural HDPE plug-in stopper caps provide a reliable friction-fit closure for standard 1.0 mL microcentrifuge tubes, making them an everyday workhorse for molecular biology, biochemistry, and clinical aliquoting workflows. Supplied non-sterile in 1000\/Bag bulk packaging, the rigid high-density polyethylene construction delivers consistent retention in the small-diameter openings characteristic of the 1.0 mL tube format. Natural coloring serves as the all-purpose default for any lab labeling or color-coding system.\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\u003e300-3710-020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTube Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.0 mL microcentrifuge tubes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCap Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStopper — plug-in friction fit\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\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\u003e1000\/Bag\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\u003eGeneral 1.0 mL microcentrifuge tube capping during routine sample preparation and processing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePellet and supernatant storage between centrifuge spins requiring brief refrigerated holds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReusable closure for enzyme, antibody, and oligonucleotide aliquots in 1.0 mL tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBiobank and biorepository archiving of small-volume 1.0 mL specimens under refrigerated conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-PCR and pre-qPCR sample hold before transfer to a PCR plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerum and plasma clinical chemistry aliquots requiring a sealed closure during secondary test transit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor-coded batch routing when used alongside the green sibling cap (300-3710-G20) to designate sample type or processing batch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-cost replacement for lost or damaged integral hinge-caps on existing 1.0 mL tube stock\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 \/ serum \/ plasma\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShort-chain alcohols (brief contact)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDMSO (≤10%)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStorage at −20 °C \/ −80 °C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable — HDPE cryo stability\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAutoclave (121 °C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConcentrated organic solvents\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 stopper caps are manufactured from BPA-free, phthalate-free HDPE resin under ISO 9001 quality management. LabSupplies.com is an authorized dealer and ships from USA inventory, with same-business-day fulfillment typically available for stocking items. Tiered volume pricing is available for high-throughput labs, biobanks, and institutional procurement programs. Before committing to bulk quantities, we recommend validating stopper-to-tube fit with a sample lot against your specific tube brand and lot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill these stoppers fit any brand of 1.0 mL microcentrifuge tube?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese caps are designed for the standard 1.0 mL microcentrifuge tube opening diameter found in HDPE and PP tubes from most major manufacturers. 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