, PS, Blue — 360-1120-B10 | 100/Pack | Caplugs® Evergreen

105 mm Polystyrene Forceps — Translucent Blue, Non-Sterile, 100/Pack (360-1120-B10)

These 105 mm disposable forceps are molded from polystyrene in a translucent blue finish, offering a lightweight, single-use solution for routine specimen handling, sample transfer, and general laboratory manipulation. Supplied non-sterile in a convenient 100/Pack, they are well suited for high-throughput workflows where disposable plasticware eliminates cross-contamination risk and the time cost of cleaning reusable metal forceps.

Technical Specifications

Applications

• Transferring filter papers, membranes, and small lab materials without direct hand contact
• Picking and handling small specimens or tissue samples in general research workflows
• Single-use sample manipulation to prevent cross-contamination between specimens
• Retrieving small components or inserts from vials, tubes, and plates
• Color-coded lab organization where translucent blue forceps designate a specific workflow or zone

Material & Chemical Resistance

Polystyrene is a rigid, lightweight thermoplastic that performs reliably with aqueous samples, standard biological buffers, and dilute aqueous reagents. As with all PS labware, avoid contact with acetone, alcohols above 70%, and aromatic or chlorinated solvents, which can craze, soften, or dissolve the material. Polystyrene forceps are not autoclavable and are intended for single-use disposable applications.

Quality & Procurement

Made in USA, Caplugs® Evergreen disposable forceps are produced 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 forceps sterile?
No — part number 360-1120-B10 is supplied non-sterile. If your protocol requires sterile forceps, please contact us to inquire about sterile alternatives.

Are polystyrene forceps suitable for use with solvents or fixatives?
Polystyrene is compatible with aqueous solutions and standard buffers, but it is not resistant to acetone, alcohols above 70%, or aromatic and chlorinated solvents. For solvent-containing workflows, a chemically resistant alternative material should be considered.

Can these forceps be autoclaved and reused?
No — polystyrene is not autoclavable and these forceps are designed for single-use disposable applications. Attempting to autoclave them may cause warping or structural failure.