{"product_id":"centrifuge-tubes-112040-500","title":"Centrifuge Tubes, 16 x 100mm (12 mL), PP \u0026 PS — 2 Materials, 500\/Bag | Globe Scientific","description":"\u003ch2\u003e16 x 100mm (12 mL) Centrifuge Tubes, PP and PS, 500\/Bag\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGlobe Scientific 16 x 100mm Centrifuge Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e delivers a 12 mL working volume in a rigid round-bottom format suited to clinical sample processing, cell pelleting, and routine sample concentration. Choose chemically robust polypropylene (PP) for solvent and freeze applications, or optically clear polystyrene (PS) when visual inspection of pellets and supernatants matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentrifuge Tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\/Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 x 100mm, 12 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolypropylene (PP) or Polystyrene (PS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClosure\/Cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold without caps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGraduation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMolded graduations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-sterile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 tubes per bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrice (per 500\/bag)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePP — Bag of 500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e112040-500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$105.80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePS — Case of 500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e112010-500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$107.80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePelleting cells and particulates in benchtop centrifuges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConcentrating biological samples and precipitates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerum and plasma handling in clinical workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReagent aliquoting and short-term sample storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuffer and standard preparation for assay setups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral sample transport and bulk specimen collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Procurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePurchased through labsupplies.com, an authorized Globe Scientific dealer shipping from US inventory. Each bag carries lot numbers that support traceability for CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited labs. Institutional and grant-funded tiered pricing is available for high-volume and recurring orders — contact our procurement team for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the PP and PS versions?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePolypropylene tubes offer broader chemical and freeze-thaw tolerance, while polystyrene tubes provide superior optical clarity for inspecting pellets and supernatants. Both share the same 16 x 100mm footprint and 12 mL volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these tubes supplied sterile?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. These tubes ship non-sterile in 500-count bags. 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