{"product_id":"slide-fix-pap-jars-55mm-assorted-caps-ppc-non-sterile-1000-bag-unassembled-caplugs-evergreen-2405400x8ke1","title":"Caps, PPC — 240-5400-X8K | 1000\/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSlide-Fix™ PAP Jar Assorted Caps — Polypropylene Copolymer, Non-Sterile, 1000\/Bag (240-5400-X8K)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Caplugs® Evergreen Slide-Fix™ PAP jars are designed for Papanicolaou smear fixation and cytological specimen fixation in clinical cytopathology, OB-GYN, and women's health laboratory settings. Constructed from Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC) for reliable compatibility with standard cytology fixatives, the jars are supplied unassembled with assorted caps in a 1000\/Bag format ideal for high-volume cytology programs. The assorted cap colors enable straightforward color-coded identification across collection and processing workflows.\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\u003e240-5400-X8K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePAP Jar with Cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand \/ Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlide-Fix™\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\u003eCap Color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAssorted\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\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnassembled\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\u003eBPA-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\u003ePapanicolaou (PAP) smear slide fixation at point of collection or in the laboratory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGynecological cytology specimen fixation using ethanol- or IPA-based fixatives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquid-based cytology preparation workflows requiring immediate slide immersion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCytopathology laboratory processing in CAP- and CLIA-accredited settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOB-GYN and women's health clinics running high-volume cytology programs\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\u003e95% Ethanol fixative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsopropyl alcohol (IPA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial cytology fixative formulations\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAqueous buffers \/ saline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDilute acids and bases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eExcellent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChlorinated \/ aromatic solvents\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended\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, Caplugs® Evergreen Slide-Fix™ PAP jars are manufactured from BPA-free Polypropylene Copolymer resin under rigorous lot-level quality controls, supporting consistent jar geometry, secure cap retention, and fixative containment across every bag. Lot traceability supports the documentation requirements of CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited laboratories. The unassembled 1000\/Bag format reduces shipping volume while providing a cost-effective per-unit supply for high-throughput cytology programs. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer shipping from USA inventory, with volume pricing available for institutional and grant-funded accounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these PAP jars supplied sterile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — these jars are non-sterile, which is standard for PAP smear fixation applications where the fixative solution itself governs specimen preservation. 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