6-Well Microplates with Lids — Flat Bottom, TC Treated, Sterile Polystyrene, Individually Packed (333-8028-01F)
Designed for demanding cell culture work, these 6-well polystyrene microplates feature a flat bottom, tissue culture (TC) treated surfaces, and a 17.7 mL per-well volume to support adherent and suspension cell growth at scale. Each plate is supplied sterile and individually packed with a matching lid to protect cultures from contamination between handling steps. Part number 333-8028-01F is well suited for researchers who require consistent surface chemistry and sterility assurance across every plate they open.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Part Number (MPN) | 333-8028-01F |
| Format | 6-Well Microplate with Lid |
| Well Bottom | Flat |
| Well Volume | 17.7 mL |
| Surface Treatment | Tissue Culture (TC) Treated |
| Sterility | Sterile |
| Material | Polystyrene (PS) |
| Color | Natural (clear) |
| Packaging | Individually Packed |
| Country of Origin | USA |
Applications
- Adherent mammalian cell culture requiring a TC-treated flat-bottom surface
- Suspension cell culture and primary cell propagation in larger well volumes
- Cytotoxicity, viability, and proliferation assays requiring generous working volumes
- Co-culture experiments where spatial separation of cell populations is needed
- Transfection, viral transduction, and other cell-based assay workflows
Material & Chemical Resistance
Polystyrene provides the optical clarity needed for inverted microscopy and colorimetric plate-based assays, and it is the standard material for TC-treated cell culture labware. PS performs well with aqueous culture media, balanced salt solutions, and standard biological buffers. Avoid acetone, alcohols above 70%, and aromatic or chlorinated solvents, which can craze or dissolve polystyrene; polystyrene is not autoclavable, and these plates are supplied sterile for single-use workflows.
Quality & Procurement
Made in USA, these Caplugs® Evergreen 6-well microplates are manufactured under ISO 9001 quality management from BPA-free, phthalate-free, latex-free polystyrene resin. The TC treatment is applied under controlled conditions to deliver consistent, reproducible cell attachment. LabSupplies.com is an authorized dealer and ships from USA inventory, with volume pricing available for core facilities, CROs, and grant-funded research programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does TC treated mean, and why does it matter for my cells?
Tissue culture (TC) treatment is a surface modification — typically a controlled corona or plasma discharge process — that introduces polar groups onto the polystyrene surface, making it hydrophilic and promoting protein adsorption. This improved wettability helps adherent cells attach, spread, and proliferate more consistently than on untreated PS.
Are the lids included, and do they provide a sterile seal?
Yes, each plate ships with a matching lid included in the individual packaging. The lid is designed to minimize airborne contamination while still allowing gas exchange typical of standard cell culture lids; it is not a hermetic seal, so plates should be used in an appropriate sterile environment such as a biosafety cabinet.
Are these plates suitable for use with organic solvents or DMSO-containing compounds?
Low concentrations of DMSO (as commonly used in compound dissolution for cell-based assays) are generally tolerated by polystyrene at the dilutions typical in culture media. However, undiluted or high-concentration organic solvents — including acetone, aromatic solvents, and alcohols above 70% — are incompatible with polystyrene and should be avoided.