{"product_id":"globe-scientific-container-multi-purpose-5160ml-271172w","title":"Multi-Purpose Lab Containers, PE\/PP, Snap Lid — 8 oz to 172 oz, Case Pack | Globe Scientific","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMulti-Purpose PE\/PP Containers with Separate Snap Lid, White — 8 oz to 172 oz, Sold by the Case\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGlobe Scientific Multi-Purpose Container\u003c\/strong\u003e line delivers economy-style PE and PP jars with separate snap lids for sample collection, bulk reagent storage, and general specimen handling. White polyethylene and polypropylene bodies resist breakage, while wide mouths simplify filling, scooping, and decanting at the bench or in receiving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMulti-purpose laboratory container, economy style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\/Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 oz (240 mL) to 172 oz (5160 mL)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyethylene (PE) or polypropylene (PP), by variant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClosure\/Cap\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeparate snap lid (HDPE on PP variants)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGraduation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot graduated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSterility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-sterile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold by the case (per-pack pricing below)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOption\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePrice\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e172 oz Multi-Purpose, PE (5160 mL), White — Case of 10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e271172W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$77.80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86 oz Multi-Purpose, PE (2580 mL), White — Case of 25\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e271086W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$116.10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64 oz Multi-Purpose, PE (1920 mL), White — Case of 50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e271064W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$195.30\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32 oz Multi-Purpose, PP (960 mL), HDPE Snap Lid, White — Case of 100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e271032W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$193.40\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 oz Multi-Purpose, PE (480 mL), White — Case of 100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e271016W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$119.70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 oz Multi-Purpose, PE (240 mL), Tall Style, White — Case of 100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e271009W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$89.70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 oz Multi-Purpose, PE (240 mL), Short Style, White — Case of 100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e271008W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$84.70\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86 oz Multi-Purpose, PP (2580 mL) — Case of 90\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e270086\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$896.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBulk storage of dry reagents, powders, and lab consumables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection and transport of large-volume liquid or solid samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecanting and dispensing of buffers and stock solutions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistology and pathology gross-specimen retention in formalin-free workflows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnvironmental and field sampling of soil, sediment, and water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral benchtop containment of swabs, wipes, and processed materials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChemical Resistance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReagent Class\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAqueous buffers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilute acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilute bases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlcohols\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcetonitrile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFair — verify before extended contact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAromatic solvents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoor — not recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChlorinated solvents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePoor — not recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Procurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrder through labsupplies.com, an authorized Globe Scientific dealer shipping from US inventory. Cases carry lot numbers that support traceability for CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited laboratories. Institutional and grant-funded tiered pricing is available — contact us for volume quotes on standing orders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre these containers supplied sterile?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. All variants ship non-sterile and are intended for general storage, sampling, and handling. If a sterile workflow is required, autoclave compatibility depends on the resin; PP variants tolerate steam autoclaving better than PE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the PE and PP variants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePE (polyethylene) variants offer flexibility and impact resistance for general storage. 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