0.2 mL PCR Reaction Plates, PPC, Amber — 214-3496-N80 | 10/Box | Caplugs® Evergreen

0.2 mL 96-Well PCR Reaction Plates — PPC, Amber, 10/Box (214-3496-N80)

These 0.2 mL 96-well PCR reaction plates are molded from amber Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC) and supplied non-sterile in 10/Box packaging for high-throughput molecular biology workflows. The 0.2 mL per-well format fits standard 96-well thermocycler blocks, and lot-to-lot dimensional consistency ensures reliable sealing film adhesion across all 96 wells with every box. PPC construction offers enhanced flexibility over standard polypropylene, reducing the risk of well-to-well cracking during rapid thermocycling and supporting consistent thermal contact with the block.

Technical Specifications

Applications

• PCR and endpoint PCR amplification in standard 96-well thermocycler blocks
• Quantitative PCR (qPCR) and real-time PCR assays
• Reverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR) for RNA-based workflows
• High-throughput screening requiring automated 96-well plate formats
• Molecular diagnostic workflows in CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited laboratories where lot-level traceability is required
• Multi-plate processing runs where amber color coding facilitates rapid visual batch differentiation

Chemical Resistance

Quality & Procurement

Made in USA, these Caplugs® Evergreen plates are manufactured at ISO-certified facilities from virgin-grade, FDA-registered PPC resin that is BPA-free and phthalate-free. Each box ships with lot number and manufacturing date to support full traceability in CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited laboratory environments. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer shipping from USA inventory, with tiered pricing available for institutional purchasers, core facilities, and grant-funded research programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are these PCR plates sterile?
No — the plates are supplied non-sterile. For most PCR and qPCR applications this is appropriate, since the thermocycling process itself does not require pre-sterilized plasticware; however, use standard precautions to prevent nucleic acid contamination when setting up reactions.

Why are the plates amber rather than clear or white?
The amber color provides rapid visual identification during multi-plate thermocycler runs and simplifies sample batch differentiation without additional labeling. It does not affect thermal performance in standard 96-well block formats.

Will these plates accept standard sealing films and foils?
Yes — the 96-well geometry and PPC construction are compatible with standard PCR plate sealing films and foils. The enhanced flexibility of PPC relative to standard polypropylene supports consistent film adhesion across all 96 wells, helping to minimize evaporation and cross-contamination during cycling.

What is PPC, and how does it differ from standard polypropylene?
Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC) is a modified form of polypropylene with improved flexibility and impact resistance. In PCR plates, this translates to reduced risk of well-to-well cracking under the thermal stress of high-speed thermocycler runs, while retaining the excellent chemical resistance to aqueous buffers, dilute acids and bases, and common PCR reagents that makes polypropylene the material of choice for molecular biology consumables.