{"product_id":"pcr-tubes-hinged-caps-0-2ml-red-ppc-2143468r80e1","title":"0.2 mL PCR Tubes, Hinged Caps, PPC, Red — 214-3468-R80 | 1000\/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen","description":"\u003ch2\u003e0.2 mL Thin-Wall PCR Tubes with Hinged Snap-Close Caps — PPC, Red, 1000\/Bag (214-3468-R80)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese 0.2 mL thin-wall PCR tubes feature an integrated hinged snap-close cap and are molded from red Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC) for reliable performance across standard 96-well thermocycler block formats. Supplied non-sterile in 1000\/Bag packaging, they are well suited to PCR amplification, qPCR, and reverse transcription workflows where evaporation control, rapid thermal equilibration, and color-coded tube identification are priorities. Part number 214-3468-R80 is manufactured to lot-to-lot dimensional consistency standards, ensuring a dependable fit in 96-well 0.2 mL block positions run after run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart Number (MPN)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e214-3468-R80\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.2 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndividual PCR Tube\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCap Style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHinged Snap-Close (Integrated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThin-Wall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolypropylene Copolymer (PPC)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSterility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-Sterile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1000\/Bag\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermocycler Block Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard 96-Well, 0.2 mL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBPA \/ Phthalate Free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard PCR and endpoint PCR amplification in 96-well thermocycler blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantitative PCR (qPCR) requiring consistent thin-wall thermal equilibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReverse transcription PCR (RT-PCR) with RNA templates and enzyme mastermix matrices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolecular diagnostic workflows requiring sealed, individual-tube sample integrity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor-coded sample-type differentiation across multi-tube PCR rack systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-throughput benchtop PCR workflows where loose-cap handling must be eliminated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eChemical Resistance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReagent \/ Condition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAqueous buffers \/ PCR master mixes\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\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilute bases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMethanol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsopropanol\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcetonitrile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAromatic solvents (toluene, xylene)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUse with caution — limited compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuality \u0026amp; Procurement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in USA, these Caplugs® Evergreen PCR tubes are produced from virgin-grade, FDA-registered Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC) resin that is BPA-free and phthalate-free, under ISO-certified quality management systems. PPC construction offers enhanced flexibility relative to standard PP homopolymer, which translates to consistent hinged-cap snap performance across repeated thermocycler temperature cycling. Lot-level quality controls verify wall thickness, tube geometry, and cap snap integrity across every 1000-tube bag. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer, shipping from USA inventory with tiered pricing available for institutional purchasers, clinical laboratories, and grant-funded research programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these PCR tubes sterile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — they are supplied non-sterile. For most PCR, qPCR, and RT-PCR applications, non-sterile tubes are entirely appropriate, as the thermocycling process itself is not conducted under sterile conditions. 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