96-Well Round Bottom Microplates — TC Treated, Sterile, Polystyrene, Natural, 10/Box (333-8014-01R)
These 96-well microplates feature a round-bottom well geometry with a 0.32 mL per-well capacity, molded from natural (clear) polystyrene and treated for tissue culture (TC) applications. Supplied sterile and individually packaged, part number 333-8014-01R is designed for cell-based assays, culture work, and related applications requiring a TC-treated surface in a standard 96-well footprint. Each box contains 10 plates, making them practical for both routine screening and larger culture workflows.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number (MPN) | 333-8014-01R |
| Format | 96-Well Microplate |
| Well Bottom | Round Bottom |
| Well Volume | 0.32 mL (320 µL) |
| Surface Treatment | Tissue Culture (TC) Treated |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| Material | Polystyrene (PS) |
| Color | Natural (Clear) |
| Pack Size | 10/Box |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Applications
- Adherent and suspension cell culture requiring a TC-treated surface
- Cell viability, proliferation, and cytotoxicity assays in 96-well format
- Small-volume sample incubation and cell-based screening workflows
- Colorimetric and absorbance-based assays benefiting from a clear, natural plate
- General microplate applications requiring sterile, round-bottom well geometry
Material & Chemical Resistance
Polystyrene provides the optical clarity needed for absorbance readings and visual inspection of cell cultures. It offers good compatibility with aqueous media, standard biological buffers, and saline-based reagents typically used in cell culture. As with all PS labware, acetone, alcohols above 70%, and aromatic or chlorinated solvents are incompatible and can craze or dissolve the material; polystyrene microplates are not autoclavable and should not be re-sterilized by heat methods.
Quality & Procurement
Made in USA, Caplugs® Evergreen 96-well microplates are manufactured under ISO 9001 quality management from BPA-free, phthalate-free, latex-free polystyrene resin. The TC-treated surface is processed to promote cell attachment for adherent culture applications. LabSupplies.com is an authorized dealer and ships from USA inventory, with tiered pricing available for institutional, clinical, and grant-funded laboratories.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these microplates sterile out of the box?
Yes — the plates are supplied sterile and are intended for single use in cell culture and aseptic applications. They should not be re-sterilized by autoclaving, as polystyrene is not autoclavable.
What is the significance of the round-bottom well design?
Round-bottom wells encourage cells or particulates to settle to the center of the well, which is useful for suspension cell culture, aggregation assays, and applications where pelleting or uniform cell collection is desired.
Is the TC treatment suitable for all cell types?
TC (tissue culture) surface treatment enhances the hydrophilicity of the polystyrene surface to promote attachment of adherent cell lines. Suspension cultures also benefit from the round-bottom geometry; however, the suitability of any surface for a specific cell type should be confirmed by the end user based on their experimental requirements.