360mL Wide Mouth Polystyrene Lab Jar, 89mm Opening, 112/Case — Clear, Cap Sold Separately
The Globe Scientific 360mL Wide Mouth Polystyrene Jar (6396) is the optically clear alternative to the PP version at the same volume and opening size — polystyrene provides significantly better clarity than polypropylene, allowing direct visual inspection of jar contents, color, and fill level through the jar wall without opening the cap. This makes the PS format the preferred choice for labs storing color-sensitive reagents, specimens with visible endpoints, or materials where quick visual content identification at the storage shelf is operationally important. Cap sold separately. 112 jars per case.
Key features
- Polystyrene optical clarity allows direct visual inspection of contents through the jar wall — enabling color endpoint identification, fill level confirmation, and specimen condition assessment without cap removal, reducing exposure risk and handling events in chemical storage environments
- Same 89mm wide-mouth opening as the PP version provides direct spatula and scoop access — the PS material selection is purely about optical clarity, with no reduction in opening access or ergonomic characteristics compared to the PP 6397 format
- Polystyrene is the appropriate material selection for aqueous samples, dilute buffers, and biological specimens that do not require the broader chemical resistance of PP — providing better clarity at a comparable price point for applications within its chemical compatibility range
- Cap sold separately allows closure type optimization — the PS jar body is paired with the same cap SKU used across the PP wide-mouth jar line, enabling a single cap procurement to serve both PS and PP jar formats across multiple storage applications
Specifications
| Material | Polystyrene (PS) — clear |
|---|---|
| Volume | 360mL (12oz) |
| Opening | 89mm |
| Dimensions | 3 3/16 × 3 inches |
| Cap | Sold separately |
| Sterility | Non-sterile |
| Pack size | 112/Case |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Category | Containers |
Applications
Used in research labs, clinical chemistry, histology, and food testing environments for specimen storage, buffer containment, and reagent archiving where optical clarity through the jar wall is more important than polypropylene's broader chemical resistance. Select the PP version (6397) for applications involving organic solvents, aldehydes, or concentrated acids; select this PS version where aqueous compatibility and visual inspection access are the primary requirements.
Academic and Institutional Pricing
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