{"product_id":"slide-fix-pap-jars-55mm-green-caps-ppc-non-sterile-200-bag-unassembled-caplugs-evergreen-2405420g8ke1","title":"Caps, PPC, Green — 240-5420-G8K | 200\/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSlide-Fix™ PAP Jar Green Caps — Polypropylene Copolymer, Non-Sterile, Unassembled (240-5420-G8K)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Caplugs® Evergreen Slide-Fix™ PAP Jar is a polypropylene copolymer (PPC) specimen jar with a green cap, designed for Papanicolaou smear slide fixation and cytological specimen fixation in clinical cytopathology and women's health settings. Supplied non-sterile and unassembled in a 200\/Bag format, these jars hold fixative solution for immediate slide immersion at the point of collection or in the processing laboratory. The green cap enables straightforward color-coded identification across a high-volume cytology program.\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\u003e240-5420-G8K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePAP Jar (Slide-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\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\u003e200\/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 — jar holds fixative for immediate slide immersion at the collection site or bench\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGynecological cytology specimen fixation in ob-gyn clinics and women's health settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCytopathology laboratory workflows requiring color-coded, lot-traceable consumables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquid-based cytology preparation protocols where slide immersion in ethanol or IPA-based fixatives is required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-volume cytology programs using CAP-, CLIA-, or ISO 15189-accredited quality systems that require lot-level traceability\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\u003eGood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eChlorinated solvents (chloroform, methylene chloride)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot recommended\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAromatic solvents (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 that verify consistent jar geometry, secure cap retention, and fixative-compatible construction — supporting CAP, CLIA, and ISO 15189 accreditation documentation requirements. The unassembled 200\/Bag format reduces shipping volume and is well suited to high-volume cytology supply contracts. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer, shipping from USA inventory with tiered pricing available for institutional, hospital system, and reference laboratory accounts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these PAP jars sterile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — they are supplied non-sterile. PAP smear fixation workflows do not require sterile consumables, and the non-sterile designation is standard for this jar category across clinical cytopathology practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat fixatives are compatible with the polypropylene copolymer jar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePolypropylene copolymer provides excellent resistance to 95% ethanol, isopropyl alcohol, and commercial cytology fixative formulations. 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