{"product_id":"slide-fix-pap-jars-55mm-green-caps-ppc-non-sterile-1000-bag-unassembled-caplugs-evergreen-2405400g8ke1","title":"Caps, PPC, Green — 240-5400-G8K | 1000\/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSlide-Fix™ PAP Jar Green Caps — Polypropylene Copolymer, Non-Sterile, Unassembled, 1000\/Bag (240-5400-G8K)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Caplugs® Evergreen Slide-Fix™ PAP jar with green cap is a non-sterile polypropylene copolymer (PPC) specimen container designed for Papanicolaou smear fixation and cytological specimen fixation in clinical and anatomic pathology settings. Supplied unassembled in 1000\/Bag format, these jars hold fixative solution for immediate slide immersion at the point of collection or in the cytopathology laboratory. The green cap provides instant color-coded identification, supporting organized, high-throughput cytology 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-G8K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSlide-Fix™ PAP Jar\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\u003eGreen\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 cytopathology lab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGynecological cytology specimen fixation using 95% ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, or commercial cytology fixative formulations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquid-based cytology preparation workflows requiring slide immersion in fixative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCytopathology and anatomic pathology laboratory specimen processing programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOB-GYN and women's health clinical settings with high-volume PAP specimen throughput\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCAP- and CLIA-accredited laboratories requiring lot-traceable consumables\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 solvents (e.g., chloroform, methylene chloride)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAromatic solvents (e.g., xylene, toluene)\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, these Slide-Fix™ PAP jars are manufactured by Caplugs® Evergreen from BPA-free polypropylene copolymer resin with lot-level quality controls to ensure consistent jar geometry, secure cap retention, and fixative-compatible construction — supporting traceability requirements in CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited laboratories. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer, shipping from USA inventory with tiered pricing available for high-volume cytology programs, institutional supply agreements, and grant-funded facilities. The unassembled 1000\/Bag format reduces shipping volume and simplifies bulk storage for active specimen collection programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat fixatives are compatible with these PAP jars?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe polypropylene copolymer construction provides excellent resistance to 95% ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, and standard commercial cytology fixative formulations. 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Color-coded caps are a widely used convention in cytopathology laboratories to distinguish specimen types, collection sites, or fixative concentrations at a glance. 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