{"product_id":"slide-fix-pap-jars-55mm-orange-caps-ppc-non-sterile-1000-bag-unassembled-caplugs-evergreen-2405400e8ke1","title":"Caps, PPC, Orange — 240-5400-E8K | 1000\/Bag | Caplugs® Evergreen","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSlide-Fix™ PAP Jar Orange Caps — Polypropylene Copolymer, Non-Sterile, Unassembled, 1000\/Bag (240-5400-E8K)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Caplugs® Evergreen Slide-Fix™ PAP jar caps are molded from Polypropylene Copolymer (PPC), supplied non-sterile and unassembled in a convenient 1000\/Bag format for high-volume cytology programs. The orange color enables immediate, color-coded identification of PAP jars at the point of collection and throughout laboratory processing workflows. Part number 240-5400-E8K is designed for cytopathology labs, OB-GYN clinics, and women's health settings that require a reliable, chemically compatible cap for slide fixation containers.\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-E8K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePAP Jar Cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand \/ Line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCaplugs® Evergreen — 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\u003eColor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrange\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\u003ePAP smear slide fixation: caps seal Slide-Fix™ PAP jars containing fixative solution for immediate slide immersion at the collection point or in the cytopathology lab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGynecological cytology specimen fixation in clinical and OB-GYN practice settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquid-based cytology preparation workflows requiring secure fixative containment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-volume cytopathology laboratory supply programs where unassembled, bulk-packed caps reduce shipping volume and storage footprint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWomen's health screening programs with CAP-, CLIA-, or ISO 15189-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\u003eCompatible\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)\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 jar caps are manufactured by Caplugs® Evergreen from BPA-free Polypropylene Copolymer resin with lot-level quality controls that ensure consistent cap geometry and secure retention on PAP jar bodies — supporting traceability requirements for CAP-, CLIA-, and ISO 15189-accredited cytopathology laboratories. LabSupplies.com is an authorized Caplugs® Evergreen dealer shipping from USA inventory, with tiered volume pricing available for institutional, hospital, and high-throughput screening programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these caps sterile?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — they are supplied non-sterile. 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