Heathrow Scientific Autoclave Bags are constructed from 2 mil thick polypropylene — heavy enough to hold items securely during autoclaving without tearing at the seams, lightweight enough to not impede airflow and steam penetration during the sterilization cycle. Strong heat-sealed side seams prevent bag failure under the thermal stress of autoclave cycles. A front write-on panel takes permanent marker for batch identification, date, and contents labeling. Each case of 200 bags ships in 4 inner packs of 50, making partial case management straightforward. Available in three sizes: 310×660mm (14L, HS1002A), 415×600mm (26L, HS1002B), and 610×810mm (69L, HS1002C). Made in China to Heathrow Scientific's specifications.
Features and Benefits
2 mil polypropylene — rated for repeated autoclaving — polypropylene is autoclave-compatible at standard sterilization conditions (121°C, 15 psi, 20 minutes); 2 mil thickness provides the structural integrity to hold loaded items during the autoclave cycle and subsequent handling without the bag stretching or tearing at fill weights typical of lab waste streams
Strong heat-sealed side seams — holds under autoclave thermal stress — seam failure during autoclaving is the most common bag failure mode; the heat-sealed side seams are tested to withstand the thermal expansion and steam pressure of standard autoclave cycles without separation
Front write-on panel — batch ID, date, and contents labeling — permanent marker adheres to the write-on panel surface and remains legible through autoclave cycles; identify contents, autoclave date, operator, and sterilization cycle parameters directly on the bag for traceability
Case of 200 in 4 inner packs of 50 — practical dispensing and inventory — 4×50 inner pack configuration allows partial case consumption without exposing the full case to bench humidity; open one inner pack at a time while remaining packs stay sealed
Three sizes — 14L, 26L, 69L — matched to waste stream volume — 310×660mm for small bench waste (pipette tips, small tubes, gloves); 415×600mm for medium loads (media bottles, culture vessels, moderate bulk waste); 610×810mm for large autoclave loads (bulk culture waste, large glassware, facility-scale decontamination)
Specifications
| Property | HS1002A | HS1002B | HS1002C |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKU | HS1002A | HS1002B | HS1002C |
| Dimensions (L × W) | 12.2 × 26 in (310 × 660 mm) | 16.3 × 23.6 in (415 × 600 mm) | 24 × 31.9 in (610 × 810 mm) |
| Capacity | 14 L | 26 L | 69 L |
| Material | 2 mil Polypropylene, Natural/Clear | ||
| Autoclavable | Yes — rated for repeated autoclave cycles | ||
| Quantity | Case of 200 (4 inner packs of 50) | ||
| Price | $115.00 / case | $125.00 / case | $209.00 / case |
Laboratory Applications
Biohazardous Waste Decontamination — primary use: autoclave decontamination of BSL-1 and BSL-2 solid waste streams including culture plates, tubes, pipette tips, gloves, and contaminated disposables before disposal per institutional biosafety protocols
Media & Reagent Sterilization Containment — secondary use: containing liquid media bottles, agar flasks, and reagent solutions during autoclave sterilization to contain spillage in the event of container breakage during the cycle
Facility-Scale Decontamination — Large Bag (HS1002C) — 69L capacity serves facility-scale decontamination runs: autoclave cart loads, large culture vessel batches, and bulk waste from BSL-2 containment suites where volume per cycle requires the largest available bag format
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these bags appropriate for liquid waste autoclaving?
These bags are designed and rated for solid and semi-solid waste decontamination. For liquid waste autoclaving, use purpose-designed liquid waste containers with vented caps; do not use closed bags for liquid waste autoclave cycles as steam pressure buildup inside a sealed bag can cause rupture. These bags are appropriate as secondary containment around liquid containers (to catch spillage) but not as the primary liquid waste vessel.
Do these bags include a biohazard symbol?
These bags are natural/clear polypropylene without a pre-printed biohazard symbol. For applications requiring biohazard-labeled bags (required by many institutional biosafety programs for regulated waste), use biohazard-labeled autoclave bags from your institutional supplier. These Heathrow Scientific bags are appropriate for general autoclave decontamination where the biohazard symbol is not required by your institutional SOP.
Quality Assurance
Heathrow Scientific Autoclave Bags are manufactured from 2 mil polypropylene with heat-sealed side seams tested for strength and autoclave compatibility. Each case contains 200 bags in 4 inner packs of 50. Manufactured to Heathrow Scientific specifications.
Academic and Institutional Pricing
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