, PPC, Natural — 333-5691-0AT | Caplugs® Evergreen

Plastic Microscope Slides — 75 × 25 × 1 mm, Acrylic, TC Treated & Sterile, 25/Box (333-5691-0AT)

These 75 × 25 × 1 mm plastic microscope slides are molded from acrylic and surface-treated for tissue culture (TC) compatibility, then supplied sterile for cell-based and biological microscopy workflows. Offered in a natural (clear) finish, part number 333-5691-0AT ships 25 slides per PPC mailing box — a convenient pack size for lower-volume labs or pilot studies requiring ready-to-use, sterile slide surfaces.

Technical Specifications

Applications

• Cell attachment and observation in tissue culture microscopy workflows
• Light microscopy of biological specimens where plastic slides are preferred over glass
• Teaching and training environments where breakage-resistant slides reduce risk
• Sterile single-use slide preparation for microbiology and cell biology assays
• Low-volume or pilot studies requiring individually packaged, ready-to-use sterile slides

Material & Chemical Resistance

Acrylic (polymethyl methacrylate, PMMA) offers good optical clarity and moderate rigidity, making it well suited to transmitted-light microscopy applications. Acrylic has reasonable resistance to dilute aqueous solutions and standard biological buffers; however, it is not compatible with acetone, aromatic solvents, chlorinated solvents, or concentrated alcohols, which can craze, cloud, or dissolve the material. Acrylic is not autoclavable; these slides are supplied pre-sterilized for immediate sterile use.

Quality & Procurement

Made in USA, Caplugs® Evergreen plastic microscope slides are manufactured under ISO 9001 quality management from BPA-free, phthalate-free, latex-free resin. LabSupplies.com is an authorized dealer 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 sterile out of the box?
Yes — they are supplied sterile and TC treated, ready for immediate use in cell-based or biological microscopy applications without additional sterilization steps.

Can these plastic slides be used as a direct drop-in replacement for standard glass microscope slides?
These slides share the standard 75 × 25 × 1 mm footprint common to most microscope stages, so they are dimensionally compatible with typical slide holders. However, acrylic has different optical properties and solvent compatibility compared with glass, so confirm suitability with any mounting media, stains, or coverslip adhesives before use.

What solvents or reagents should be avoided with acrylic slides?
Avoid acetone, chlorinated solvents, aromatic solvents, and concentrated alcohols, as these can craze, cloud, or dissolve acrylic. Dilute aqueous buffers and standard biological staining solutions are generally compatible, but it is advisable to verify reagent compatibility before processing critical samples.