{"product_id":"caplugs-333-5689-01t-plastic-microscope-slides","title":", PPC, Natural — 333-5689-01T | Caplugs® Evergreen","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePlastic Microscope Slides — 75 × 25 × 1 mm, Tissue Culture Treated, Sterile, Polystyrene, 25\/Box (333-5689-01T)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 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.\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\u003e333-5689-01T\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (L × W × T)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 × 25 × 1 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolystyrene (PS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface Treatment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTissue Culture (TC) Treated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor \/ Clarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural (clear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 per PPC Mailing Box\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\u003eAdherent cell culture and live-cell microscopy requiring a sterile, TC-treated surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCytology and histology sample preparation under aseptic conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluorescence and transmitted-light microscopy of biological specimens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeaching and research workflows where plastic slides reduce breakage risk versus glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSterile single-use slide applications that eliminate cross-contamination concerns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMaterial \u0026amp; Chemical Resistance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolystyrene 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Procurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these slides truly sterile, and how are they packaged to maintain sterility?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan these plastic slides be used as a direct drop-in replacement for standard glass microscope slides?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"TC Treated\" mean, and why does it matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTissue culture (TC) treatment modifies the polystyrene surface — typically through plasma or corona treatment — to increase hydrophilicity and promote cell attachment. 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