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Plastic Microscope Slides — 75 × 25 × 1 mm, Tissue Culture Treated, Sterile, Polystyrene, 25/Box (333-5689-01T)

These plastic microscope slides measure a standard 75 × 25 × 1 mm and are molded from natural (clear) polystyrene, delivering the optical clarity needed for transmitted-light microscopy of cell and tissue preparations. Each slide is tissue culture (TC) treated and individually supplied sterile, making them well suited for live-cell work, adherent cell culture, and other aseptic microscopy applications. Part number 333-5689-01T is packaged 25 slides per PPC mailing box for convenient, protected storage and shipping.

Technical Specifications

Applications

• Adherent cell culture and live-cell microscopy requiring a sterile, TC-treated surface
• Cytology and histology sample preparation under aseptic conditions
• Fluorescence and transmitted-light microscopy of biological specimens
• Teaching and research workflows where plastic slides reduce breakage risk versus glass
• Sterile single-use slide applications that eliminate cross-contamination concerns

Material & Chemical Resistance

Polystyrene provides excellent optical clarity in the visible spectrum, making it well suited for standard transmitted-light and fluorescence microscopy of aqueous biological samples and standard physiological buffers. As with all PS labware, polystyrene is not compatible with acetone, alcohols above 70%, or aromatic and chlorinated solvents, which can craze, cloud, or dissolve the material; polystyrene slides are also not autoclavable. Because these slides are already supplied sterile, additional sterilization is not required for routine aseptic use.

Quality & Procurement

Made in USA, these Caplugs® Evergreen plastic microscope slides are manufactured under ISO 9001 quality management from BPA-free, phthalate-free, latex-free polystyrene resin. LabSupplies.com is an authorized dealer stocking 333-5689-01T and ships from USA inventory, typically same business day for stocking items, with tiered pricing available for institutional and grant-funded laboratories.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these slides truly sterile, and how are they packaged to maintain sterility?
Yes — each slide is supplied sterile and packaged in a protective PPC mailing box (25 slides per box) designed to maintain sterility and prevent damage during shipping and storage. Handle under appropriate aseptic conditions upon opening.

Can these plastic slides be used as a direct drop-in replacement for standard glass microscope slides?
These slides conform to the standard 75 × 25 × 1 mm footprint common to conventional microscope slides, so they fit standard slide holders and microscope stages. However, they are plastic (polystyrene), not glass, so optical properties and surface chemistry differ; confirm compatibility with your specific staining protocols or immersion objectives before substituting.

What does "TC Treated" mean, and why does it matter?
Tissue culture (TC) treatment modifies the polystyrene surface — typically through plasma or corona treatment — to increase hydrophilicity and promote cell attachment. This makes the slides suitable for culturing adherent cells directly on the slide surface, which is not possible with untreated polystyrene.