Carrying a 500mL bottle of acetone, ethanol, or concentrated acid across a lab in a bare hand is one of those risks that labs tolerate until they shouldn't. The Heathrow Scientific Safety Bottle Carrier is a robust TPE and polypropylene carrier with an ergonomic handle designed to reduce hand fatigue on heavier loads, a centering ring that stabilizes the bottle in the carrier during transport, and a handle that presses flat to either side for easy loading and unloading. Autoclavable. Available in 1.5 L and 4.5 L capacities in Red, Black, Blue, and Green — four colors for zone or reagent identification. Made in the USA by Heathrow Scientific.
Features and Benefits
Ergonomic handle — reduces hand fatigue and spill risk on heavier loads — carrying a 4.5L reagent bottle by the bottle neck creates hand fatigue on longer carries and increases the probability of losing grip; the carrier handle distributes load across the palm and fingers in a natural carry position, reducing fatigue and improving control during transport across the lab or between rooms
Centering ring — stabilizes the bottle in the carrier during transport — a loose bottle shifts and tilts inside an open carrier during movement; the centering ring holds the bottle upright and centered, preventing it from tipping against the carrier sides during carry and set-down
Press-flat handle — easier loading and unloading from either side — the handle folds flat to either side of the carrier, opening the top completely for straight-down bottle loading and allowing the carrier to be set on its side for angled bottle access; eliminates the need to thread the bottle past an upright handle during loading
Autoclavable TPE and polypropylene construction — the carrier can be autoclaved for decontamination; chemical-resistant thermoplastic construction handles the range of reagents carried in standard laboratory bottles; designated labeling areas on the carrier for reagent identification
Four colors — Red, Black, Blue, Green — for zone or reagent identification — use color to designate carrier by lab area, hazard class, or reagent type; the 4.5L Green carries a $85 price (vs $53 for other colors) due to the premium carry capacity for that configuration; all 1.5L variants are $53 regardless of color
Specifications
| Property | 1.5 L | 4.5 L |
|---|---|---|
| SKU Series | 120915/916/917/918 | 120911/912/913/914 |
| Capacity | 1.5 L | 4.5 L |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 4.5 × 6.5 × 10 in | 7.2 × 10.5 × 16 in |
| Material | TPE body, Polypropylene handle | |
| Colors Available | Red, Black, Blue, Green | |
| Autoclavable | Yes | |
| Quantity | 1 Each | |
| Country of Origin | United States | |
| Price | $53.00 all colors | $53.00 (Red/Black/Blue) / $85.00 (Green) |
Laboratory Applications
Solvent & Reagent Transport — Interlaboratory and Intra-Lab Carries — moving full bottles of organic solvents, concentrated acids, and bases between storage and bench; carrier provides controlled grip and spill containment geometry that bare-bottle carries lack
Autoclave Room — Autoclaved Liquid Transport — carrying hot, autoclaved liquid media bottles from the autoclave to the bench; the ergonomic handle keeps hands away from the hot bottle surface while the centering ring prevents tipping during the post-autoclave carry
Color-Coded Hazard Zone Management — designate Red for flammables, Black for corrosives, Blue for biological, Green for non-hazardous to enforce visual SOPs for reagent transport across hazard zones; four colors cover the standard four-category hazard classification used in many EHS laboratory safety programs
Frequently Asked Questions
What bottle sizes fit the 1.5L and 4.5L carriers?
The 1.5L carrier is sized for standard 500mL and 1L laboratory bottles (round-bottom reagent bottles, Nalgene bottles, glass media bottles in these sizes). The 4.5L carrier accommodates standard 2L and 4L laboratory bottles including Nalgene 4L bottles, 2.5L glass reagent bottles, and similar large-format round laboratory vessels. If you are unsure whether your specific bottle fits, check against the carrier internal dimensions: 1.5L is 4.5"×6.5" internal footprint; 4.5L is 7.2"×10.5".
Why does the 4.5L Green carrier cost more than the other 4.5L colors?
The 4.5L Green (120914) is priced at $85 versus $53 for the Red, Black, and Blue 4.5L variants. This reflects a pricing difference in Heathrow Scientific's catalog for this specific color/size combination. All four 4.5L variants are otherwise identical in construction, dimensions, and specifications.
Quality Assurance
Heathrow Scientific Safety Bottle Carriers are manufactured in the United States from chemical-resistant TPE and polypropylene. Autoclavability is tested to standard laboratory autoclave cycles (121°C, 15 psi, 20 minutes). The ergonomic handle and centering ring undergo load-bearing testing as part of production quality control. Inspect the handle attachment points before use with heavy loads.
Academic and Institutional Pricing
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